Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Lochnagar
£45
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Lochnagar |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £45.34 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £45 vs £47.
For beginners: Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 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 £45.34)
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.34 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 Royal?
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Only Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old 1998 (cask 6374) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)