Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Glenturret
£1247
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Glenturret |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 41% |
| Age | 10 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1246.5 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) is better value at £1247 vs £1500.
For beginners: The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) is more approachable (85/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1246.5)
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1246.5 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −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 The?
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Only The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)