New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317285 & 317286) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317285 & 317286) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£43
| New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317285 & 317286) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 46% |
| Age | 3 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317285 & 317286) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317285 & 317286) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 £43.
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 £42.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317285 & 317286) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317285 & 317286) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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