Minor Case Straight Rye vs Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Minor Case Straight RyeAuchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryLimestone BranchAuchroisk
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45%45%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£58.5£93.72
Rating5.00/5

Minor Case Straight Rye

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Minor Case Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £94.

For beginners: Minor Case Straight Rye is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Minor Case Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£58.5 vs £93.72)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.72 vs £58.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Minor Case Straight Rye

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

Only Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Cooked FruitOld WoodVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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