New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Autumn Moon Over Glengoyne' Tin

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)Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Autumn Moon Over Glengoyne' Tin
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yr10 yr
Price£39.95£32.83
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Autumn Moon Over Glengoyne' Tin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Autumn Moon Over Glengoyne' Tin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Autumn Moon Over Glengoyne' Tin is better value at £33 vs £40.

For beginners: Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Autumn Moon Over Glengoyne' Tin 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £32.83)

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Autumn Moon Over Glengoyne' Tin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.83 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Autumn Moon Over Glengoyne' Tin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glengoyne 10 Year Old - 'Autumn Moon Over Glengoyne' Tin

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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