Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryAdnamsElijah Craig
Region
CountryEnglandAmerica
TypeRyeRye
ABV46.6%47%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£39.95£46.75
Rating5.00/5

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.75)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.75 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Adnams?

Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) 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 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

VanillaToasted

Only Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

CitricMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

HoneyNutty

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