Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.07
£275
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.2% | 65% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £275 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.07/5 | 5.00/5 |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.07).
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old is better value at £275 vs £344.
For beginners: Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£275 vs £344.14)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £275)
Who should buy Pappy?
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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.
Tasting notes
Only Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts