Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor) vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)Ragtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryDuncan TaylorNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV50%45.2%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£28£38.99
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £28 vs £39.

For beginners: Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28 vs £38.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £28)

Who should buy Black?

Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Black Bull Kyloe (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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