Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 58.9% | 55.6% |
| Age | 13 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £45.
For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £39.95)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £44.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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