anCnoc 12 Year Old 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.

anCnoc 12 Year OldNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryKnockdhuNew York Distilling Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV40%55.6%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£32.95£39.95
Rating4.31/55.00/5

anCnoc 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

anCnoc 12 Year Old

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 4.31).

anCnoc 12 Year Old is better value at £33 vs £40.

For beginners: anCnoc 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

anCnoc 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.95 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)

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
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £32.95)

Who should buy anCnoc?

anCnoc 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Honey

Only anCnoc 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractFragant

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

ToastedVanillaTobaccoNew Wood

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