Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeySingleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyDufftown
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£35.15
Rating5.00/53.93/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.93).

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old is better value at £35 vs £39.

For beginners: Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £35.15)

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.15 vs £38.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 Singleton?

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old 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

Nutty

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeToastedYeasty

Only Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

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