Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
DistilleryCambusOld Rip Van Winkle
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainRye
ABV53.8%47.8%
Age22 yr13 yr
Price£199£180
Rating5.00/5

Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £199.

For beginners: Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £180)
  • 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 affordable (£180 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.

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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractNew WoodCitric

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

Chocolate

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