Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 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.
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 2.00
£179
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 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 | Japan | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.7% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £178.95 | £119 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 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 2.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £179.
For beginners: Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£178.95 vs £119)
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 £178.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Japanese?
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
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
Both taste of
Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof