Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800334 & 800335) - Signatory 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.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800334 & 800335) - Signatory
Benrinnes
£36
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800334 & 800335) - Signatory | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 43% | 55.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £35.95 | £39.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800334 & 800335) - Signatory
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800334 & 800335) - Signatory
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).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800334 & 800335) - Signatory is better value at £36 vs £40.
For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800334 & 800335) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800334 & 800335) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.95 vs £39.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £35.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800334 & 800335) - Signatory is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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