Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #6 'Unity'

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 BottlingRosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #6 'Unity'
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleRosebank
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV53.5%52.7%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£1500£1750
Rating4.50/5

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value3/100

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #6 'Unity'

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #6 'Unity'

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £1750.

For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

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 £1750)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #6 'Unity'

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1750 vs £1500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)

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.

Who should buy Rosebank?

Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #6 'Unity' 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 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling

VanillaToastedNuttyOily

Only Rosebank 21 Year Old - The Roses Edition #6 'Unity'

Old WoodSherriedHoneyDried FruitMalt Extract

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