Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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.

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen GariochNew York Distilling Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV47.5%55.6%
Age6 yr3 yr
Price£38.99£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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).

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £39 vs £40.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (6 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 £38.99)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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