New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 (casks 301521, 301523, 301524 & 301527) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 (casks 301521, 301523, 301524 & 301527) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Caol Ila
£47
| New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 (casks 301521, 301523, 301524 & 301527) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 57.3% |
| Age | 3 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £47.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 (casks 301521, 301523, 301524 & 301527) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 (casks 301521, 301523, 301524 & 301527) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £47.
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 £47.21)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 (casks 301521, 301523, 301524 & 301527) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.21 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 (casks 301521, 301523, 301524 & 301527) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 (casks 301521, 301523, 301524 & 301527) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)