Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyJohn E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyJohn E. Fitzgerald
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£45.49
Rating5.00/54.11/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value90/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £45.

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 £45.49)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.49 vs £38.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 John?

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeYeasty

Only John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon

VanillaHoneyChocolate

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