Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
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
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
| Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Elijah Craig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 47% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £45.95 | £46.75 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
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.)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
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).
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)
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)
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.
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.
Tasting notes
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