Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9421) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyCraigellachie 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9421) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£38.99£43.05
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9421) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9421) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £43.

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

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 £43.05)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9421) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.05 vs £38.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9421) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeToastedYeasty

Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9421) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodTobacco

Where to buy

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9421) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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