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 Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47

Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£36
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 47% | 45.7% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £46.75 | £36.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)
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
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Only Lowrie's Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Thompson Bros.)