Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof vs Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Scapegrace
★ 4.00
£100
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Scapegrace |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | New Zealand |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 57% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £119 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask is better value at £100 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £99.95)
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £119)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Scapegrace?
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask 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
Only Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask