New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Brackla
★ 4.83
£50
| New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Brackla |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 60.6% |
| Age | 3 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.83/5 |
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).
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
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Royal?
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2011 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.
Tasting notes
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