New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Aberlour 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13174) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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)Aberlour 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13174) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyAberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%48.4%
Age3 yr10 yr
Price£39.95£49.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

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

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

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13174) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13174) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £50.

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 £49.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13174) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13174) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Aberlour 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13174) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SherriedMalt Extract

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