Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeLowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryElijah CraigThompson Bros.
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV47%45.7%
AgeNASNAS
Price£46.75£36.37
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £36 vs £47.

For beginners: Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.) 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 £36.37)

Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.37 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 Lowrie's?

Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedOld Wood

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