Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyThe Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyBlind Summit Whisky
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV45.2%46.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£34.99
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness62/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky) is better value at £35 vs £39.

For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 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 £34.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£34.99 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 The?

The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky) 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

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeToastedNuttyYeasty

Only The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)

SmokeyFresh FruitHoneyLeafySherried

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