Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyCameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyCameron Bridge
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeGrain
ABV45.2%57.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£39.5
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)

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: 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 £39.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.5 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 Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

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