Heaven's Door Straight Rye vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Heaven's Door
★ 5.00
£62
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Blair Athol
£46
| Heaven's Door Straight Rye | Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heaven's Door | Blair Athol |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £46.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman is better value at £46 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 £46.02)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.02 vs £61.5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman