Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeInchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)
DistilleryElijah CraigInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%57.1%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£46.75£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: Elijah Craig Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.75)
  • 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

SherriedSmokeyOilyMedicinalOld Wood

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