Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
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
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
McGuinness Distillers Ltd.
★ 2.00
£216
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | McGuinness Distillers Ltd. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Canada |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 47.8% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £180 | £216 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.00/5 |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is better value at £180 vs £216.
For beginners: McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970 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 affordable (£180 vs £216)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£216 vs £180)
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 McGuinness?
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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