The Golden Union: Release No.1 - A Field in England vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

The Golden Union: Release No.1 - A Field in EnglandElijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryThe London Distillery CompanyElijah Craig
Region
CountryEnglandAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV50%47%
AgeNASNAS
Price£44.95£46.75
Rating5.00/5

The Golden Union: Release No.1 - A Field in England

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

The Golden Union: Release No.1 - A Field in England

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Golden Union: Release No.1 - A Field in England is better value at £45 vs £47.

For beginners: The Golden Union: Release No.1 - A Field in England is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Golden Union: Release No.1 - A Field in England

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £46.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £44.95)

Who should buy The?

The Golden Union: Release No.1 - A Field in England suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

ToastedHoneyVanilla

Only The Golden Union: Release No.1 - A Field in England

CitricFresh Fruit

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

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