Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyMortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£45.24
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £45.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.24 vs £38.99)

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

ToastedNutty

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeYeasty

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyCooked Fruit

Where to buy

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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