Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama
Karuizawa
£1699
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £1699 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama
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 £1699.
For beginners: Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1699 vs £1500)
- −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 affordable (£1500 vs £1699)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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 Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling