Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Jura 21 Year Old - Time

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldJura 21 Year Old - Time
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleJura
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.8%47.2%
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

Jura 21 Year Old - Time

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 21 Year Old - Time

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: 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 affordable (£180 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jura 21 Year Old - Time

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +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 Jura?

Jura 21 Year Old - Time suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

VanillaChocolate

Only Jura 21 Year Old - Time

SmokeyHoneyOld WoodSherried

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