Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling) vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)Ragtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryLoch LomondNew York Distilling Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainRye
ABV46%45.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£31.32£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling) is better value at £31 vs £39.

For beginners: Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.32 vs £38.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £31.32)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling) 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

Only Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

FragantVanillaHoneyOilyFresh Fruit

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeToastedNuttyYeasty

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