Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
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
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£166
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Bardstown Bourbon Co |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Rye | Rye |
| ABV | 47.8% | 55% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £180 | £166 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series is better value at £166 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 £166)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
Pros
- +More affordable (£166 vs £180)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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 Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series 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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