Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyJohnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyJohnnie Walker
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£38.5
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £39 vs £39.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £38.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.5 vs £38.99)

Cons

  • 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryOily

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