Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - SignatoryRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryCraigellachieNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV43%45.2%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£29.91£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory is better value at £30 vs £39.

For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.91 vs £38.99)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £29.91)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800115 & 800128) - Signatory

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Where to buy

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