Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
★ 3.50
£42
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
| Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Elijah Craig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 50% | 47% |
| Age | 6 yr | NAS |
| Price | £41.95 | £46.75 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £42 vs £47.
For beginners: Elijah Craig Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£41.95 vs £46.75)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.75 vs £41.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Safe?
Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) 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
Only Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye