Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof vs Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - 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
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Cragganmore
£89
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Cragganmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 50.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £119 | £89.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £89 vs £119.
For beginners: Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £89.05)
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£89.05 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - 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 Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)