Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyRìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMurray McDavid
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£38.59
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is better value at £39 vs £39.

For beginners: Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) 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 £38.59)

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.59 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 Rìgh?

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeYeasty

Only Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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