Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeSpeyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryElijah CraigThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%49.3%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£46.75£34.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.75 vs £34.95)

Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £46.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Speyside?

Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ToastedHoneyNutty

Only Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractYeasty

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