Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof vs Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£114
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Glenturret |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 53.8% |
| Age | 10 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £119 | £113.61 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £114 vs £119.
For beginners: Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £113.61)
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£113.61 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Old?
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Only Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)