Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask 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.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£53
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 60% | 55.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £52.54 | £39.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask
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).
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £53.
For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.54 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 £52.54)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 75) - Straight From The Cask 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
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