Bladnoch 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Bladnoch 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)Ragtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryBladnochNew York Distilling Company
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV43%45.2%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£32.95£38.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bladnoch 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Bladnoch 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £39.

For beginners: Bladnoch 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.95 vs £38.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £32.95)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Bladnoch 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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