Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Knockdhu 6 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyKnockdhu 6 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyKnockdhu
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£38.99£36.36
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Knockdhu 6 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knockdhu 6 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Knockdhu 6 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £36 vs £39.

For beginners: Knockdhu 6 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (90/100 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 £36.36)

Knockdhu 6 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.36 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 Knockdhu?

Knockdhu 6 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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

Both taste of

Yeasty

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeToastedNutty

Only Knockdhu 6 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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