Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Balblair
★ 4.00
£45
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
| Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Elijah Craig |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 49.7% | 47% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.95 | £46.75 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £47.
For beginners: Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £46.75)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.75 vs £44.95)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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
Where to buy
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange