Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeSuntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set
DistilleryElijah CraigSuntory
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeRyeBlended
ABV47%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£46.75£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

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 £50.

For beginners: Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 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 Suntory?

Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedNutty

Only Suntory "The Art of Japanese Whisky" Set

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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