Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyTobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£38.99£38.96
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £39 vs £39.

For beginners: Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £38.96)

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.96 vs £38.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateDried Fruit

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