Method and Madness Single Pot Still 28 Year Old vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Method and Madness Single Pot Still 28 Year Old
Method and Madness
£1790
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Method and Madness Single Pot Still 28 Year Old | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Method and Madness | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.1% | 53.5% |
| Age | 28 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1790 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Method and Madness Single Pot Still 28 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Method and Madness Single Pot Still 28 Year Old
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 £1790.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Method and Madness Single Pot Still 28 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1790 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 £1790)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Method?
Method and Madness Single Pot Still 28 Year Old 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 Method and Madness Single Pot Still 28 Year Old
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling