Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeSafe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryElijah CraigMurray McDavid
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%50%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£46.75£41.95
Rating5.00/53.50/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value83/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is better value at £42 vs £47.

For beginners: Elijah Craig Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.75 vs £41.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £46.75)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 Safe?

Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Safe Haven 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 2013301 - 2013306) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitChocolateLeathery

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