Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeTarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits
DistilleryElijah CraigNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV47%45.5%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£46.75£36.75
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Elijah Craig Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits is better value at £37 vs £47.

For beginners: Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits is more approachable (75/100 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 £36.75)

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.75 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 Tarot?

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

SherriedOld Wood

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