Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Merlet C2 Liqueur / Cognac & Cafe

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyMerlet C2 Liqueur / Cognac & Cafe
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMerlet
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£36.75
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Merlet C2 Liqueur / Cognac & Cafe

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Merlet C2 Liqueur / Cognac & Cafe

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Merlet C2 Liqueur / Cognac & Cafe is better value at £37 vs £39.

For beginners: Merlet C2 Liqueur / Cognac & Cafe is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £36.75)

Merlet C2 Liqueur / Cognac & Cafe

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.75 vs £38.99)

Cons

  • 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 Merlet?

Merlet C2 Liqueur / Cognac & Cafe suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Merlet C2 Liqueur / Cognac & Cafe

VanillaCooked Mash

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