Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Mortlach
£230
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180
| Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 40% | 47.8% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £230 | £180 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
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 £230.
For beginners: Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£230 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 £230)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
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Where to buy
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange