Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs The Antiquary 12 Year Old

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyThe Antiquary 12 Year Old
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£28.83
Rating5.00/54.52/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

The Antiquary 12 Year Old

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.52).

The Antiquary 12 Year Old is better value at £29 vs £39.

For beginners: The Antiquary 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 £28.83)

The Antiquary 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.83 vs £38.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 The?

The Antiquary 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

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only The Antiquary 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

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