Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Aultmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldAultmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleAultmore
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV47.8%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£180£225
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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 £225.

For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£180 vs £225)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aultmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£225 vs £180)
  • 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

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

Chocolate

Only Aultmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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