Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen GariochNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeRye
ABV40%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£37.25£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
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 Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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).

Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £37 vs £40.

For beginners: Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.25 vs £39.95)

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 £37.25)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt Extract

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

VanillaTobaccoNew Wood

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