Ardmore 8 Year Old 2003 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2003 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
£39
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Ardmore 8 Year Old 2003 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 55.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £39.31 | £39.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2003 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2003 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2003 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £40.
For beginners: Ardmore 8 Year Old 2003 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2003 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£39.31 vs £39.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£39.95 vs £39.31)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2003 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy New?
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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