Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Macduff 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyMacduff 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMacduff
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%48%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£38.99£43.95
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Macduff 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Macduff 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

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 Macduff?

Macduff 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Macduff 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaCitric

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