Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyLongmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%43%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£38.99£42.34
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £42.

For beginners: Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 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 £42.34)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.34 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory 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

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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