Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyCraigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%43%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£38.99£29.91
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory is better value at £30 vs £39.

For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 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 £29.91)

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.91 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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - 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 Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

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