Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldInchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.8%46%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£180£199
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015

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 £199.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015 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 affordable (£180 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015 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

ToastedVanilla

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

Chocolate

Only Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015

HoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

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