Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
J and A Mitchell
★ 4.71
£41
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
| Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | J and A Mitchell | Elijah Craig |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 47% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £40.95 | £46.75 |
| Rating | 4.71/5 | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt is better value at £41 vs £47.
For beginners: Elijah Craig Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£40.95 vs £46.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.75 vs £40.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Campbeltown?
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye