Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeOld Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012
DistilleryElijah CraigPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£46.75£47.91
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is better value at £47 vs £48.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £47.91)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.91 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 Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

Only Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2012

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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