Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyFanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyFanny's Distillery
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£49.99
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl

Smoke72/100
Sweetness20/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £50.

For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 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 £49.99)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£49.99 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 Fanny's?

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vegetative

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

ToastedNuttyYeasty

Only Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl

LeafyMedicinalSolventFragant

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