Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)Ragtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryLinkwoodNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%45.2%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£39.95£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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 £40.

For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 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 £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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 Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 310619, 310620 & 310621) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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