Loch Lomond 21 Year Old vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
Loch Lomond
£190
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180
| Loch Lomond 21 Year Old | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 47.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £189.9 | £180 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
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 £190.
For beginners: Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£189.9 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 £189.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 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
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Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
Only Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Where to buy
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange