New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40

Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
Bladnoch
£49
| New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Bladnoch |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 55% |
| Age | 3 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £49.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
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 £49.
For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
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 £49.29)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.29 vs £39.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label 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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