Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside Distillers) 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.

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside Distillers)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBenrinnesNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%55.6%
Age8 yr3 yr
Price£41.4£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside Distillers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
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

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside Distillers)

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 £41.

For beginners: Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside Distillers) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside Distillers)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.4 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 £41.4)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside Distillers) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyToasted

Only Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside Distillers)

SherriedCooked FruitMalt Extract

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

VanillaTobaccoNew Wood

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