New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Pre 2007

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)Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Pre 2007
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yr12 yr
Price£39.95£39.99
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Pre 2007

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Pre 2007

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 £40.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Pre 2007 is more approachable (85/100 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 £39.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Pre 2007

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.99 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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Pre 2007 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

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

TobaccoNew Wood

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Pre 2007

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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