Macduff 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 5233) - The Single Cask vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 5233) - The Single Cask
Macduff
£165
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Macduff 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 5233) - The Single Cask | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51% | 53.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £164.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 5233) - The Single Cask
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Macduff 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 5233) - The Single Cask
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).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £165.
For beginners: Macduff 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 5233) - The Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Macduff 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 5233) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£164.95 vs £119)
- −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 affordable (£119 vs £164.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 5233) - The Single Cask 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 Macduff 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 5233) - The Single Cask
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof