Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeLinkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryElijah CraigLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£46.75£43.8
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £44 vs £47.

For beginners: Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 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 £43.8)

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.8 vs £46.75)

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 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedVanillaNutty

Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedDried FruitMalt Extract

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