Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs The Kurayoshi Tottori

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyThe Kurayoshi Tottori
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyKurayoshi
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeRyeBlended
ABV45.2%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£52.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

The Kurayoshi Tottori

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value95/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Kurayoshi Tottori

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £53.

For beginners: The Kurayoshi Tottori is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £52.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Kurayoshi Tottori

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.5 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 The?

The Kurayoshi Tottori suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Yeasty

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeToastedNutty

Only The Kurayoshi Tottori

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitFragant

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