Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Elijah Craig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 43% | 47% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £37.54 | £46.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) is better value at £38 vs £47.
For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.54 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 £37.54)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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