Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Master of Malt 12 Year Old LowlandRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryMaster of MaltNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV40%45.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£34.95£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland is better value at £35 vs £39.

For beginners: Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £38.99)

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 £34.95)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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