Heaven's Door Straight Rye vs Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered

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

Heaven's Door Straight RyeAberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
DistilleryHeaven's DoorAberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV43%48%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£61.5£50.94
Rating5.00/54.20/5

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value81/100

Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value82/100

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).

Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered is better value at £51 vs £62.

For beginners: Heaven's Door Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.5 vs £50.94)

Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£50.94 vs £61.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Heaven's?

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

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanilla

Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Dried FruitNutty

Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered

HoneyMalt Extract

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