Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Ragtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryLoch LomondNew York Distilling Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV57.7%45.2%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£59.95£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £60.

For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £38.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £59.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Croftengea?

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

Who should buy Ragtime?

Ragtime Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyMalt ExtractLeathery

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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