Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1 vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1
The Macallan
£1296
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1 | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.8% | 53.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1296 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1
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).
Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1 is better value at £1296 vs £1500.
For beginners: Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1296 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1296)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1 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 - 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 Macallan 25 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - Bottle Number 1
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling