Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Craigellachie
£46
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £45.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £46 vs £47.
For beginners: Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
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 £45.95)
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £46.75)
Cons
- −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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Only Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)