Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - 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.

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen SpeyNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%55.6%
Age11 yr3 yr
Price£44.42£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
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 Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - 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).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £44.

For beginners: Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.42 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 £44.42)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2002 (cask 10192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

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

ToastedTobaccoNew Wood

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