Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - 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.
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
£88
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.1% | 53.5% |
| Age | 27 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £88 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - 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).
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £88 vs £119.
For beginners: Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£88 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £88)
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - 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 Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11853) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof