John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight BourbonRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryJohn E. FitzgeraldNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonRye
ABV46%45.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£45.49£38.99
Rating4.11/55.00/5

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value90/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £45.

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

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.49 vs £38.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 £45.49)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy John?

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

ToastedNutty

Only John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon

VanillaHoneyChocolate

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeYeasty

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