Glen Garioch 12 Year Old vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Glen Garioch 12 Year OldRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryGlen GariochNew York Distilling Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV48%45.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£44.25£38.99
Rating4.42/55.00/5

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.42).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £44.

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

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.25 vs £38.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £44.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaSherried

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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