Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof vs Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£100
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Alistair Walker |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 54.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £119 | £100.38 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £100.38)
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£100.38 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Undisclosed?
Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Undisclosed Orkney Distillery 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5749) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)