Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyBlack Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyDuncan Taylor
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV45.2%50%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£38.99£28
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £28 vs £39.

For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 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 £28)

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28 vs £38.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Black?

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

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