Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£40
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
| Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Elijah Craig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 47% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.9 | £46.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is better value at £40 vs £47.
For beginners: Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.9 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 £39.9)
Who should buy Half?
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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