Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyCharlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyCharlie Parry's
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£38.99£33.5
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon is better value at £34 vs £39.

For beginners: Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon is more approachable (100/100 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 £33.5)

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.5 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 Charlie?

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon 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 Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon

VanillaHoneyNew Wood

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