CRN57 Vision Blended Malt vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

CRN57 Vision Blended MaltElijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryGordon & MacPhailElijah Craig
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV40%47%
AgeNASNAS
Price£34.5£46.75
Rating5.00/5

CRN57 Vision Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

CRN57 Vision Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

CRN57 Vision Blended Malt is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: CRN57 Vision Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

CRN57 Vision Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.5 vs £46.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.75 vs £34.5)

Who should buy CRN57?

CRN57 Vision Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

VanillaHoney

Only CRN57 Vision Blended Malt

Fresh FruitFragant

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedNutty

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