Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryMurray McDavidElijah Craig
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV50%47%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£44.48£46.75
Rating5.00/5

Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is better value at £44 vs £47.

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

Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£44.48 vs £46.75)

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 £44.48)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Rìgh?

Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) 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

Only Rìgh Seumas II 10 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

SmokeySherriedMalt ExtractCooked Fruit

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedVanillaHoneyNutty

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