Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£39
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Johnnie Walker
£29
| Ragtime Rye Whiskey | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 45.2% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £38.99 | £29.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Quick verdict
Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is better value at £29 vs £39.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is more approachable (90/100 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 £29.45)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.45 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0