Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks) vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
DistilleryGlen OrdOld Rip Van Winkle
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV48.5%47.8%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£150£180
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)

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).

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £150 vs £180.

For beginners: Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £180)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£180 vs £150)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks) 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

Toasted

Only Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2007 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.26 (Decadent Drinks)

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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

VanillaChocolate

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