Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky CellarRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryBlair AtholNew York Distilling Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV54.4%45.2%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£50.95£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £51.

For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £38.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £50.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Blair Athol 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 7035) - The Whisky Cellar

Cooked FruitSherriedVanillaChocolate

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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