New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939399) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939399) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Brackla
£42
| New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939399) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Brackla |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 51.5% |
| Age | 3 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939399) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939399) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £42.
For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
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 £42)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939399) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (4 vs 3 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£42 vs £39.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939399) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
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