Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£2000
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52% | 53.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1999.95 | £1500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Quick verdict
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is better value at £1500 vs £2000.
For beginners: Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1999.95 vs £1500)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Pros
- +More affordable (£1500 vs £1999.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 - 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 30 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling