New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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
Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£44
| New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Signatory |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 46% |
| Age | 3 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £43.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 £44.
For beginners: Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 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 £43.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.95 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 Unnamed?
Unnamed Orkney 13 Year Old 2005 (casks 17/A63 53 & 54) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
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