Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask FinishPappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
DistilleryClan CollaOld Rip Van Winkle
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47.8%
Age20 yr13 yr
Price£228.95£180
Rating5.00/5

Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value28/100

Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is better value at £180 vs £229.

For beginners: Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£228.95 vs £180)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£180 vs £228.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clan?

Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Pappy?

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

Chocolate

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