Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyMaster of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMaster of Malt
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland is better value at £35 vs £39.

For beginners: Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland is more approachable (85/100 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 £34.95)

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 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 Master?

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland 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 Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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