Elijah Craig Straight Rye vs Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Elijah Craig Straight RyeUnnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryElijah CraigSignatory
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£46.75£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

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

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £47.

For beginners: Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 £45.95)

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £46.75)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Unnamed?

Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Elijah Craig Straight Rye

VanillaNutty

Only Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #18+19) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

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