Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Elgin
£199
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180
| Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 43.8% | 47.8% |
| Age | 28 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £180 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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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