Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)Ragtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryCameron BridgeNew York Distilling Company
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainRye
ABV57.1%45.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£39.5£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)

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 £40.

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

Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.5 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 £39.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) 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 Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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