Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeySpirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanySpirited Union
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£29.75
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum is better value at £30 vs £39.

For beginners: Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £29.75)

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.75 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 Spirited?

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vegetative

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

ToastedNuttyYeasty

Only Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum

CitricFresh FruitLeafySolvent

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