Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldLongmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleLongmorn
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV47.8%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£180£135
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is better value at £135 vs £180.

For beginners: Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £135)

Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£135 vs £180)

Cons

  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

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

ToastedChocolate

Only Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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