Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryStrathmillElijah Craig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV48.4%47%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£46.75
Rating5.00/5

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £50.

For beginners: Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 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 £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

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