Glen Moray 1996 / 23 Year Old / Asta Morris Speyside Whisky vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 1996 / 23 Year Old / Asta Morris Speyside WhiskyPappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayOld Rip Van Winkle
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeRye
ABV40%47.8%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£197£180
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 1996 / 23 Year Old / Asta Morris Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 1996 / 23 Year Old / Asta Morris Speyside Whisky

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 £197.

For beginners: Glen Moray 1996 / 23 Year Old / Asta Morris Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 1996 / 23 Year Old / Asta Morris Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£197 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 £197)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 1996 / 23 Year Old / Asta Morris Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Glen Moray 1996 / 23 Year Old / Asta Morris Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitCitricNew Wood

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

Chocolate

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