Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.99£36.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £39.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £36.5)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.5 vs £38.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Mary?

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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