Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyJura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyJura
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%40%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£38.99£38.5
Rating5.00/54.36/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.36).

Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask is better value at £39 vs £39.

For beginners: Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £38.5)

Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.5 vs £38.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Jura?

Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask 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 Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask

VanillaFresh FruitHoney

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