Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs 1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

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

Elijah Craig Straight Rye1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof
DistilleryElijah CraigJames E. Pepper & Co.
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeRye
ABV47%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£46.75£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: 1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof is more approachable (75/100 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 £39.95)

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 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 1776?

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaNutty

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Honey

Only 1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

Tobacco

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