Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyHighland Malt Small Globe 20cl
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyHighland Malt
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£39
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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

For beginners: Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £39)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£39 vs £38.99)
  • 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 Highland?

Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl 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

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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