Bushmills 10 Year Old vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Bushmills 10 Year OldRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryBushmillsNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV40%45.2%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£34.9£38.99
Rating4.32/55.00/5

Bushmills 10 Year Old

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.32).

Bushmills 10 Year Old is better value at £35 vs £39.

For beginners: Bushmills 10 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.9 vs £38.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • 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 £34.9)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Bushmills 10 Year Old

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Explore more