Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryFettercairnElijah Craig
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£46.75
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 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 £34.95)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

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Malt Extract

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