Glenury Royal 29 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenury Royal 29 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
Glenury
£1995
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Glenury Royal 29 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenury | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57% | 53.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1995 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Glenury Royal 29 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Glenury Royal 29 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
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).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is better value at £1500 vs £1995.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenury Royal 29 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1995 vs £1500)
- −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 affordable (£1500 vs £1995)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glenury?
Glenury Royal 29 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts 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 Glenury Royal 29 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling