Adelphi's Glenborrodale 11 Year Old (Batch 8) vs New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 11 Year Old (Batch 8)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAdelphiNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV46%55.6%
Age11 yr3 yr
Price£46.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 11 Year Old (Batch 8)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 11 Year Old (Batch 8)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Adelphi's Glenborrodale 11 Year Old (Batch 8) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 11 Year Old (Batch 8)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Adelphi's?

Adelphi's Glenborrodale 11 Year Old (Batch 8) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Adelphi's Glenborrodale 11 Year Old (Batch 8)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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