Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof vs Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Strathmill
★ 4.50
£102
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Strathmill |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 55% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £119 | £101.97 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £102 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £101.97)
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£101.97 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)