Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (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.

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen ElginNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV48.4%55.6%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£51.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (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).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £52.

For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.95 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 £51.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13778) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt Extract

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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