Edradour 30 Year Old 1973 vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 30 Year Old 1973
Edradour
£1200
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Edradour 30 Year Old 1973 | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53.4% | 53.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Edradour 30 Year Old 1973
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Edradour 30 Year Old 1973
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
Edradour 30 Year Old 1973 is better value at £1200 vs £1500.
For beginners: Edradour 30 Year Old 1973 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 30 Year Old 1973
Pros
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1200)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 30 Year Old 1973 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 Old?
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling 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
Only Edradour 30 Year Old 1973
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling