Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cut Your Wolf Loose

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyTamnavulin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cut Your Wolf Loose
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyTamnavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%51.2%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£38.99£51.95
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cut Your Wolf Loose

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cut Your Wolf Loose

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £52.

For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £51.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cut Your Wolf Loose

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£51.95 vs £38.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cut Your Wolf Loose is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeToastedNuttyYeasty

Only Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cut Your Wolf Loose

Cooked FruitSherriedHoneyDried FruitOily

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