Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£40
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £47.
For beginners: Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.75 vs £39.95)
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.75)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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