Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig
★ 5.00
£47

Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tamdhu
£36
| Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Tamdhu |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £46.75 | £35.64 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £36 vs £47.
For beginners: Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 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 £35.64)
Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.64 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Only Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)