Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Smögen 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 58) - (Adelphi)
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
Smögen 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 58) - (Adelphi)
Smögen
£170
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | Smögen 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 58) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Smögen |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Sweden |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.8% | 58.1% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £180 | £169.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Smögen 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 58) - (Adelphi)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Smögen 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 58) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 58) - (Adelphi) is better value at £170 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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £169.95)
Smögen 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 58) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£169.95 vs £180)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — 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 Smögen?
Smögen 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 58) - (Adelphi) 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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