Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
£123
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.6% | 53.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £123.1 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £123.
For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.1 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 £123.1)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof