Heaven's Door Straight Rye vs Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1432128) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Heaven's Door
★ 5.00
£62
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1432128) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Strathclyde
£50
| Heaven's Door Straight Rye | Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1432128) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heaven's Door | Strathclyde |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 60.8% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £49.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1432128) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1432128) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1432128) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £50 vs £62.
For beginners: Heaven's Door Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.5 vs £49.99)
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1432128) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.99 vs £61.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Heaven's?
Heaven's Door 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1432128) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Only Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 1432128) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)