Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£37
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £36.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £37 vs £47.
For beginners: Elijah Craig Straight Rye is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.75 vs £36.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£36.95 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 Staoisha?
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Only Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)