Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Girvan
£164
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51% | 53.5% |
| Age | 36 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £164.24 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £164.
For beginners: Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£164.24 vs £119)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£119 vs £164.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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 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 Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof