Blair Athol 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Blair Athol 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Elijah Craig Straight Rye
DistilleryBlair AtholElijah Craig
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV52.1%47%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£46.95£46.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Blair Athol 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Blair Athol 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £47.

For beginners: Elijah Craig Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £46.75)

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 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

VanillaToasted

Only Blair Athol 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

HoneyNutty

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