New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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)Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeGrain
ABV55.6%45%
Age3 yr21 yr
Price£39.95£36
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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is better value at £36 vs £40.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (75/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £36)

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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Malt Extract

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