Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Peatside 6 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyPeatside 6 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMurray McDavid
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£38.99£44.62
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Peatside 6 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Peatside 6 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

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 £44.62)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Peatside 6 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.62 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 Peatside?

Peatside 6 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Peatside 6 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

SmokeySherriedCooked Fruit

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