Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyMortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£43.95
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £44.

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 £43.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.95 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOld WoodHoney

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