Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 4.00
£125
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.6% | 53.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £119 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 4.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £125.
For beginners: Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 vs £119)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £124.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Highland?
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof