Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - SignatoryRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryLongmornNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV43%45.2%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£42.34£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory

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 £42.

For beginners: Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.34 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 £42.34)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory 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 Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 72325) - Signatory

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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