Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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.

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryFettercairnNew York Distilling Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%55.6%
Age8 yr3 yr
Price£34.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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).

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £40.

For beginners: Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £34.95)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11512) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractNutty

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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