Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryGlentauchersElijah Craig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV47.5%47%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£51.43£46.75
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £51.

For beginners: Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.43 vs £46.75)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £51.43)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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

Toasted

Only Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

VanillaHoneyNutty

Explore more