Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012 vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryPulteneyElijah Craig
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£47.91£46.75
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012

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 £48.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.91 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 £47.91)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

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