Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 200th Anniversary Edition
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
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 200th Anniversary Edition
Johnnie Walker
£200
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 200th Anniversary Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 47.8% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £180 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 200th Anniversary Edition
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 200th Anniversary Edition
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 £200.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 200th Anniversary Edition is more approachable (75/100 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 £199.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 200th Anniversary Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 200th Anniversary Edition is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - 200th Anniversary Edition