Teeling Single Grain vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Teeling Single GrainElijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryTeelingElijah Craig
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeGrainRye
ABV46%47%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.95£46.75
Rating4.55/55.00/5

Teeling Single Grain

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Teeling Single Grain

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.55).

Teeling Single Grain is better value at £42 vs £47.

For beginners: Teeling Single Grain is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Teeling Single Grain

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £46.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.75 vs £41.95)

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling Single Grain suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

NuttyHoneyVanilla

Only Teeling Single Grain

Cooked Fruit

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Toasted

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