Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)Ragtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV43%45.2%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£40.15£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (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 £40.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.15 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 £40.15)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (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

Nutty

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitMalt Extract

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeToastedYeasty

Where to buy

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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