Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeInvergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryElijah CraigInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeGrain
ABV47%49.8%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£46.75£49.95
Rating5.00/54.86/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value97/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.86).

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)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.75)
  • Lower community rating (4.9 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaNutty

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedHoney

Only Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodMalt ExtractOily

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