Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyGlen Scotia 12 Year Old
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £45.

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 £44.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

SmokeyMalt ExtractLeatheryKippery

Where to buy

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old

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