Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory VintageRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryAultmoreNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV43%45.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£34.95£38.99
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage is better value at £35 vs £39.

For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £38.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £34.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 303238) - Signatory Vintage

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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