Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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.

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLinkwoodNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%55.6%
Age11 yr3 yr
Price£39.95£39.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £40.

For beginners: Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 3 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Linkwood 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 803613 & 803614) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

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

ToastedVanillaTobaccoNew Wood

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