Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition
Glen Scotia
£150
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.8% | 56.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £180 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition is better value at £150 vs £180.
For beginners: Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £150)
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition
Pros
- +More affordable (£150 vs £180)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition 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
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Only Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Only Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition
Where to buy
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Scotia 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 536) - Distillery Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange