Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldGlen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleGlen Ord
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.8%48.5%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£180£150
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks) 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£180 vs £150)

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £180)

Cons

  • 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 Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

VanillaChocolate

Only Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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