Adelphi's Glenborrodale 9 Year Old (Batch 7) 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.

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 9 Year Old (Batch 7)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAdelphiNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV46%55.6%
Age9 yr3 yr
Price£46.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 9 Year Old (Batch 7)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 9 Year Old (Batch 7)

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 £47.

For beginners: Adelphi's Glenborrodale 9 Year Old (Batch 7) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 9 Year Old (Batch 7)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 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 £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Adelphi's?

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 9 Year Old (Batch 7) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

ToastedHoney

Only Adelphi's Glenborrodale 9 Year Old (Batch 7)

Malt ExtractChocolate

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

VanillaTobaccoNew Wood

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