Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldRon Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleSantiago de Cuba
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV47.8%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£180£172
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum is better value at £172 vs £180.

For beginners: Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum 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 £172)

Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£172 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 Ron?

Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

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

Chocolate

Only Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum

HoneyCooked FruitMalt Extract

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