Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeEzra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
DistilleryElijah CraigEzra Brooks
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeRye
ABV47%45%
AgeNASNAS
Price£46.75£38.25
Rating5.00/54.80/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).

Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey is better value at £38 vs £47.

For beginners: Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.75 vs £38.25)

Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.25 vs £46.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Ezra?

Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey 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 Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey

New Wood

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