Heaven's Door Straight Rye vs The Lockdown Lock-In Dram 12 Year Old Blended Malt - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)

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

Heaven's Door Straight RyeThe Lockdown Lock-In Dram 12 Year Old Blended Malt - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)
DistilleryHeaven's DoorGreatDrams
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV43%48.2%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£61.5£50.77
Rating5.00/5

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value81/100

The Lockdown Lock-In Dram 12 Year Old Blended Malt - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lockdown Lock-In Dram 12 Year Old Blended Malt - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Lockdown Lock-In Dram 12 Year Old Blended Malt - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams) is better value at £51 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 £50.77)

The Lockdown Lock-In Dram 12 Year Old Blended Malt - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£50.77 vs £61.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 The?

The Lockdown Lock-In Dram 12 Year Old Blended Malt - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams) 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

Vanilla

Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only The Lockdown Lock-In Dram 12 Year Old Blended Malt - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Fresh FruitHoney

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