Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyJohnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyJohnny Drum Distiling Co.
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNAS4 yr
Price£38.99£35.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old is better value at £36 vs £39.

For beginners: Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £35.95)

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £38.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Johnny?

Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old 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 Johnny Drum Green Label 4 Year Old

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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