Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryBunnahabhainElijah Craig
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV47.5%47%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£57.95£46.75
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £58.

For beginners: Elijah Craig Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £46.75)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £57.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Elijah?

Elijah Craig Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Only Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedSmokeyDried Fruit

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedVanillaHoneyNutty

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