New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - 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)Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%43%
Age3 yr11 yr
Price£39.95£33.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory is better value at £34 vs £40.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +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 £33.95)

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - 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

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

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

TobaccoNew Wood

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 307294) - Signatory

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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