Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Highland Malt Small Globe 20clRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryHighland MaltNew York Distilling Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV40%45.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£39£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl

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 £39.

For beginners: Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£39 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)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Highland Malt Small Globe 20cl

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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