Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
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
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
Auchentoshan
£275
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Auchentoshan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.8% | 53.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £180 | £274.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
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 £275.
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 £274.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£274.99 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor) 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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Where to buy
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange