Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Minor Case Straight Rye

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

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Minor Case Straight Rye
DistilleryAultmoreLimestone Branch
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV57.5%45%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£85.99£58.5
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Minor Case Straight Rye

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

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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 £86.

For beginners: Minor Case Straight Rye is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£85.99 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 £85.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Aultmore 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 6087) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh FruitOld Wood

Only Minor Case Straight Rye

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

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