Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
Old Forester
★ 4.00
£50
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
| Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Forester | Elijah Craig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Rye |
| ABV | 45% | 47% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £49.9 | £46.75 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £50.
For beginners: Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.9 vs £46.75)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£46.75 vs £49.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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Only Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
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