John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box)
Johnnie Walker
£39
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
| John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box) | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Elijah Craig |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Rye |
| ABV | 46.8% | 47% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £39.07 | £46.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box) is better value at £39 vs £47.
For beginners: John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.07 vs £46.75)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £39.07)
Who should buy John?
John Walker & Sons Private Collection (2015 Edition) (no box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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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