Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1968 (Special Release 2005) 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 36 Year Old 1968 (Special Release 2005)
Glenury
£1500
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1968 (Special Release 2005) | 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 | 51.2% | 53.5% |
| Age | 36 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1968 (Special Release 2005)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1968 (Special Release 2005)
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 £1500.
For beginners: Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1968 (Special Release 2005) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1968 (Special Release 2005)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — 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
Who should buy Glenury?
Glenury Royal 36 Year Old 1968 (Special Release 2005) 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 36 Year Old 1968 (Special Release 2005)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling