Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs North British 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17848) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
North British 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17848) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£202
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | North British 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17848) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Grain |
| ABV | 47.8% | 41.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £180 | £202.38 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
North British 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17848) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
North British 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17848) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £202.
For beginners: North British 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17848) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 £202.38)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17848) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£202.38 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 North?
North British 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17848) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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