Heaven's Door Straight Rye vs Glen Elgin 6 Year Old 2017 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Heaven's Door Straight RyeGlen Elgin 6 Year Old 2017 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryHeaven's DoorGlen Elgin
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV43%47.5%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£61.5£51.5
Rating5.00/5

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

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

Glen Elgin 6 Year Old 2017 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 6 Year Old 2017 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Elgin 6 Year Old 2017 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £52 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.5 vs £51.5)

Glen Elgin 6 Year Old 2017 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.5 vs £61.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Glen?

Glen Elgin 6 Year Old 2017 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Glen Elgin 6 Year Old 2017 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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