Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryLinkwoodElijah Craig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£43.8£46.75
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £44 vs £47.

For beginners: Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.8 vs £46.75)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £43.8)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Honey

Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedDried FruitMalt Extract

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedVanillaNutty

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