Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryOld Grand-DadNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeRye
ABV40%45.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£52.75£38.99
Rating5.00/5

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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 £53.

For beginners: Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.75 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 £52.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Old?

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

NuttyToasted

Only Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

TobaccoChocolate

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeYeasty

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