Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof vs Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Blair Athol
★ 5.00
£110
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Blair Athol |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 51.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £119 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £110 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 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 £109.95)
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Only Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)