Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Grand-Dad
£53
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Old Grand-Dad |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 47% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £46.75 | £52.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £53.
For beginners: Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£46.75 vs £52.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.75 vs £46.75)
- −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 Old?
Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Only Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey