Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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.

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenlossieNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%55.6%
Age10 yr3 yr
Price£40.75£39.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

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

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

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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 better value at £40 vs £41.

For beginners: Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.75 vs £39.95)

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £40.75)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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

VanillaHoneyNew Wood

Only Glenlossie 10 Year Old 2010 (casks 2930, 6389, & 10877) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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

ToastedTobacco

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