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 RyeTamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryElijah CraigTamdhu
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£46.75£35.64
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Nutty

Only Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 12766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedOld Wood

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