Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Mortlach
£181
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) | 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 | 51.2% | 53.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £180.9 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
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 £181.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£180.9 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 £180.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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 Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof