Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyPortobello Road Asparagus Vodka
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyPortobello Road
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£29.75
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka is better value at £30 vs £39.

For beginners: Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka is more approachable (80/100 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 £29.75)

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.75 vs £38.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Portobello?

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VegetativeNutty

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

ToastedYeasty

Only Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

Fresh Fruit

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