Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015 vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondOld Rip Van Winkle
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47.8%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£199£180
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015

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 £199.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015 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

VanillaToasted

Only Inchmurrin 21 Year Old - Pre 2015

HoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

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

Chocolate

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