Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180

Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum
Santiago de Cuba
£172
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Santiago de Cuba |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 47.8% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £180 | £172 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum is better value at £172 vs £180.
For beginners: Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £172)
Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£172 vs £180)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Ron?
Ron Santiago de Cuba 20 Year Old Extra Anejo Gran Reserva Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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