New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tamdhu 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13376) - Provenance (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)Tamdhu 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13376) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyTamdhu
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%46%
Age3 yr10 yr
Price£39.95£39.95
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

Tamdhu 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13376) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamdhu 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13376) - Provenance (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 4.00).

Tamdhu 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13376) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £40.

For beginners: Tamdhu 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13376) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Tamdhu 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13376) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Tamdhu?

Tamdhu 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13376) - Provenance (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

ToastedHoney

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

VanillaTobaccoNew Wood

Only Tamdhu 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 13376) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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