Kanosuke Artist Edition #003 vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kanosuke Artist Edition #003
Kanosuke
£299
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180
| Kanosuke Artist Edition #003 | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kanosuke | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 50% | 47.8% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £299 | £180 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kanosuke Artist Edition #003
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Kanosuke Artist Edition #003
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 £299.
For beginners: Kanosuke Artist Edition #003 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Kanosuke Artist Edition #003
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 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 £299)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Kanosuke?
Kanosuke Artist Edition #003 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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