Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeNorth British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryElijah CraigNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeGrain
ABV47%40.1%
AgeNASNAS
Price£46.75£33.7
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (100/100 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 £33.7)

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.7 vs £46.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 North?

North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedNutty

Only North British 2007 (Bottled 2014) - The Ten #00 (La Maison du Whisky)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

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