Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain
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
Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain
Duncan Macleod & Co
£153
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Duncan Macleod & Co |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Grain |
| ABV | 47.8% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £180 | £153.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain is better value at £153 vs £180.
For beginners: Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £153.45)
Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£153.45 vs £180)
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 Collectors?
Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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