Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryAultmoreElijah Craig
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV52.1%47%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£41.95£46.75
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value72/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £42 vs £47.

For beginners: Elijah Craig Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £46.75)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £41.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Aultmore 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

VanillaHoneyNutty

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