Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Balblair
★ 4.00
£45
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 49.7% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
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: Elijah Craig Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.75 vs £44.95)
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)
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.
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.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange