Malt Riot vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Malt Riot | Ragtime Rye Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glasgow Distillery Co. | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 40% | 45.2% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £28.5 | £38.99 |
| Rating | 3.92/5 | 5.00/5 |
Malt Riot
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Malt Riot
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.92).
Malt Riot is better value at £29 vs £39.
For beginners: Malt Riot is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Malt Riot
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.5 vs £38.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£38.99 vs £28.5)
Who should buy Malt?
Malt Riot suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Malt Riot
Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

