Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs MacNaMara Double Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£39
MacNaMara Double Matured
Prában na Linne
★ 5.00
£32
| Ragtime Rye Whiskey | MacNaMara Double Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Prában na Linne |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 45.2% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £38.99 | £31.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
MacNaMara Double Matured
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
MacNaMara Double Matured
Quick verdict
MacNaMara Double Matured is better value at £32 vs £39.
For beginners: MacNaMara Double Matured is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£38.99 vs £31.75)
MacNaMara Double Matured
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.75 vs £38.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 MacNaMara?
MacNaMara Double Matured is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Only MacNaMara Double Matured