Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeInchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)
DistilleryElijah CraigLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£46.75£37.95
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) is better value at £38 vs £47.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) is more approachable (100/100 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 £37.95)

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.95 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedVanillaNutty

Only Inchmurrin 21 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Old WoodMalt ExtractLeafy

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