Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Glen Elgin
£45
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Glen Elgin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is better value at £45 vs £47.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 £44.95)
Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.95 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 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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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Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye
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