Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glen Elgin
£40
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Glen Elgin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £47.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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)
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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