Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits 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.

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star SpiritsNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMannochmoreNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV54.5%55.6%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£44.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £39.95)
  • 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 affordable (£39.95 vs £44.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits 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.

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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

TobaccoNew Wood

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