Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70clRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryFanny's DistilleryNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeRye
ABV40%45.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£49.99£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl

Smoke72/100
Sweetness20/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl

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 £50.

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

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£49.99 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 £49.99)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Fanny's?

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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

Vegetative

Only Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Absinthe, 70cl

LeafyMedicinalSolventFragant

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

ToastedNuttyYeasty

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