New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

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)Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyDouglas Laing
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV55.6%46%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£33.45
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside is better value at £33 vs £40.

For beginners: Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside 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
  • +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 £33.45)

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.45 vs £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Clan?

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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