Minor Case Straight Rye vs Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Minor Case Straight RyeAultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryLimestone BranchAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45%57.5%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£58.5£85.99
Rating5.00/5

Minor Case Straight Rye

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

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Minor Case Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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 £86.

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 £85.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£85.99 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Minor Case Straight Rye

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

Only Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh FruitOld Wood

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