Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 9282) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyGlengoyne 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 9282) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 9282) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 9282) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £40.

For beginners: Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 9282) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 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 £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 9282) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 9282) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 9282) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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