Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Benjamin Chapman 7 Year Old Whiskey

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeBenjamin Chapman 7 Year Old Whiskey
DistilleryElijah CraigBenjamin Chapman
Region
CountryAmericaCanada
TypeRyeBlended
ABV47%45%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£46.75£52
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Benjamin Chapman 7 Year Old Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benjamin Chapman 7 Year Old Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £52.

For beginners: Benjamin Chapman 7 Year Old Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £52)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benjamin Chapman 7 Year Old Whiskey

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£52 vs £46.75)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Benjamin?

Benjamin Chapman 7 Year Old Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

Only Benjamin Chapman 7 Year Old Whiskey

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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