Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldGlengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleGlengoyne
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.8%48.9%
Age13 yr17 yr
Price£180£149.95
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £180.

For beginners: Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 £149.95)

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £180)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 13 years)

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

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

Chocolate

Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedOld WoodHoney

Where to buy

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