Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeLoch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
DistilleryElijah CraigLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeGrain
ABV47%45%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£46.75£36
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is better value at £36 vs £47.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (75/100 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 £36)

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36 vs £46.75)

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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs 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

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Malt Extract

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