Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan GillanPappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishOld Rip Van Winkle
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47.8%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£200£180
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

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 £200.

For beginners: Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£200 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 £200)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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

Chocolate

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