Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured
Glenmorangie
£199
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180
| Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 40% | 47.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £180 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured
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: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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Where to buy
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange