Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%) vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)Ragtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryBlair AtholNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV55.7%45.2%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£34.95£38.99
Rating4.25/55.00/5

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%) is better value at £35 vs £39.

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

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £38.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £34.95)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%) 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 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) (55.7%)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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