Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£40
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Murray McDavid |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £39.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is better value at £40 vs £47.
For beginners: Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) 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 £39.9)
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.9 vs £46.75)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Half?
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Only Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)