North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
North British
£160
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43.5% | 53.5% |
| Age | 33 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £159.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £160.
For beginners: North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£159.95 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 £159.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
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 North British 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 238570) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof