Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Trois Rivières Triple Millesime Single Traditional Column Still Rum

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

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldTrois Rivières Triple Millesime Single Traditional Column Still Rum
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleTrois Rivieres
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV47.8%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£180£138
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

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

Trois Rivières Triple Millesime Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Trois Rivières Triple Millesime Single Traditional Column Still Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Trois Rivières Triple Millesime Single Traditional Column Still Rum is better value at £138 vs £180.

For beginners: Trois Rivières Triple Millesime Single Traditional Column Still 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 £138)

Trois Rivières Triple Millesime Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£138 vs £180)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Trois?

Trois Rivières Triple Millesime Single Traditional Column Still Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

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

Chocolate

Only Trois Rivières Triple Millesime Single Traditional Column Still Rum

HoneyCooked FruitDried Fruit

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