Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryInvergordonElijah Craig
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainRye
ABV49.8%47%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£49.95£46.75
Rating4.86/55.00/5

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value97/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.86).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.75)
  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

Both taste of

VanillaNutty

Only Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodMalt ExtractOily

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedHoney

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