Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Craigellachie 8 Year Old (cask 13368) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyCraigellachie 8 Year Old (cask 13368) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£38.99£35.95
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Craigellachie 8 Year Old (cask 13368) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 8 Year Old (cask 13368) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Craigellachie 8 Year Old (cask 13368) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £36 vs £39.

For beginners: Craigellachie 8 Year Old (cask 13368) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 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 £35.95)

Craigellachie 8 Year Old (cask 13368) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £38.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 8 Year Old (cask 13368) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Craigellachie 8 Year Old (cask 13368) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

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