Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range 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.

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers RangeNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryFilliersNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryBelgiumAmerica
TypeGrainRye
ABV43%55.6%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£33.38£39.95
Rating3.75/55.00/5

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range

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 3.75).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range is better value at £33 vs £40.

For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.38 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £33.38)

Who should buy Goldlys?

Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

VanillaToasted

Only Goldlys 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (cask 2632) - Distillers Range

SherriedNutty

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

TobaccoNew WoodHoney

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