Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304095 & 304097) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304095 & 304097) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryKnockandoElijah Craig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£35.95£46.75
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304095 & 304097) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value83/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304095 & 304097) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304095 & 304097) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £36 vs £47.

For beginners: Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304095 & 304097) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304095 & 304097) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £46.75)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £35.95)

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304095 & 304097) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Knockando 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 304095 & 304097) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

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