Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn DogsElijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryLoch LomondElijah Craig
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainRye
ABV45%47%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£36£46.75
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is better value at £36 vs £47.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36 vs £46.75)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.75 vs £36)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Malt Extract

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

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