Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Ledaig 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 700102) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Ledaig 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 700102) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)
Tobermory
£67
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Ledaig 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 700102) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 51.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £67.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Ledaig 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 700102) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Ledaig 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 700102) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £67.
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 £67.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 700102) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£67.46 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 700102) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits) 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
Only Ledaig 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 700102) Rebels - The Guerilla Casks (Brave New Spirits)