Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl) 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.

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryWhite Peak DistilleryNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryEnglandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV50.2%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£29.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)

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 0.00).

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl) is better value at £30 vs £40.

For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £39.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £29.95)

Who should buy Wire?

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

VanillaToastedNew Wood

Only Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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

TobaccoHoney

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