Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt)
Linkwood
★ 4.60
£35
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
| Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt) | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Elijah Craig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46.7% | 47% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £46.75 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.60).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt) is better value at £35 vs £47.
For beginners: Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £46.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.75 vs £34.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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