Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Invergordon 34 Year Old 1991 (cask 21871) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1991 (cask 21871) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
£130
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | Invergordon 34 Year Old 1991 (cask 21871) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Grain |
| ABV | 47.8% | 56.1% |
| Age | 13 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £180 | £129.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1991 (cask 21871) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1991 (cask 21871) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1991 (cask 21871) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £130 vs £180.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £129.5)
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1991 (cask 21871) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£129.5 vs £180)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1991 (cask 21871) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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