Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Kanosuke Artist Edition #003

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldKanosuke Artist Edition #003
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleKanosuke
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.8%50%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£180£299
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Kanosuke Artist Edition #003

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kanosuke Artist Edition #003

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 £299.

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 £299)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kanosuke Artist Edition #003

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 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 Kanosuke?

Kanosuke Artist Edition #003 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

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

ToastedChocolate

Only Kanosuke Artist Edition #003

New WoodFresh FruitYeastyMalt Extract

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