Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryBenrinnesElijah Craig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£51.99£46.75
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (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 £52.

For beginners: Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.99 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 £51.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (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

HoneyToasted

Only Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15650) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

VanillaNutty

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