Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyLinkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£38.99£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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