Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyGlenburgie 8 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyGlenburgie
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%47.5%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£38.99£45.99
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £46.

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 £45.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.99 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 Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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