Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£39
Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Benriach
£38
| Ragtime Rye Whiskey | Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Benriach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.2% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £38.99 | £37.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £39.
For beginners: Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - 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 £37.95)
Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.95 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 Benriach?
Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Only Benriach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 14186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)