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)
Auchroisk
£94

Minor Case Straight Rye
Limestone Branch
★ 5.00
£59
| Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Minor Case Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Limestone Branch |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 45% | 45% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £93.72 | £58.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Minor Case Straight Rye
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Minor Case Straight Rye
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)
Only Minor Case Straight Rye