Glendalough Pot Still Irish Whiskey 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.

Glendalough Pot Still Irish WhiskeyNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlendaloughNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV43%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£44£39.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glendalough Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value91/100

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

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

Glendalough Pot Still Irish Whiskey

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 4.00).

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

For beginners: Glendalough Pot Still Irish Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glendalough Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£44 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Glendalough?

Glendalough Pot Still Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Honey

Only Glendalough Pot Still Irish Whiskey

YeastyVegetativeFresh FruitMalt Extract

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

ToastedVanillaTobaccoNew Wood

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