Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldAfter Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleAllt-á-Bhainne
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.8%46%
Age13 yr29 yr
Price£180£179.95
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) is better value at £180 vs £180.

For beginners: After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) is more approachable (60/100 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 £179.95)

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£179.95 vs £180)
  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 After?

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

VanillaChocolate

Only After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

Old WoodDried FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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