Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof vs Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Speyside
★ 4.00
£97
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Speyside |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 61.3% |
| Age | 10 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £119 | £96.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £97 vs £119.
For beginners: Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £96.62)
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£96.62 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — 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 Speyside?
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Only Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)