Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Benrinnes
£175
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180
| Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 50% | 47.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £174.99 | £180 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £175 vs £180.
For beginners: Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£174.99 vs £180)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £174.99)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
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Only Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 19298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old