ArteNOM Seleccion de 1123 Tequila Blanco vs Minor Case Straight Rye

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

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1123 Tequila BlancoMinor Case Straight Rye
DistilleryArteNOMLimestone Branch
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeRye
ABV40%45%
AgeNASNAS
Price£66.5£58.5
Rating5.00/5

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1123 Tequila Blanco

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Minor Case Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value85/100

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1123 Tequila Blanco

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Minor Case Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Minor Case Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Minor Case Straight Rye is better value at £59 vs £67.

For beginners: ArteNOM Seleccion de 1123 Tequila Blanco is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1123 Tequila Blanco

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.5 vs £58.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Minor Case Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£58.5 vs £66.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy ArteNOM?

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1123 Tequila Blanco 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 Minor?

Minor Case 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

Only ArteNOM Seleccion de 1123 Tequila Blanco

ToastedVanillaHoneySmokey

Only Minor Case Straight Rye

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

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