Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach
£185
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.5% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £184.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £185.
For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£184.95 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 £184.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 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 Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof