Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeSecret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryElijah CraigMaster of Malt
Region
CountryAmericaCanada
TypeRyeCorn
ABV47%60%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£46.75£34.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt) is better value at £35 vs £47.

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

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.75 vs £34.95)

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £46.75)

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • 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 Secret?

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

Only Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

SherriedCooked Fruit

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