Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Mortlach
£40
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £40.15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £47.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) 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 £40.15)
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£40.15 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (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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