Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeStrathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryElijah CraigStrathmill
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%48.4%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£46.75£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £50.

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)
  • +More affordable (£46.75 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

Only Strathmill 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13782) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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