Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Minor Case Straight Rye

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Minor Case Straight Rye
DistilleryAuchroiskLimestone Branch
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV45%45%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£93.72£58.5
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Minor Case Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value85/100

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Minor Case Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Minor Case Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Minor Case Straight Rye is better value at £59 vs £94.

For beginners: Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.72 vs £58.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Minor Case Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£58.5 vs £93.72)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Minor?

Minor Case 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 Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Cooked FruitOld WoodVanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Minor Case Straight Rye

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

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