Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof 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.
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Rittenhouse
★ 4.39
£39
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rittenhouse | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Rye | Rye |
| ABV | 50% | 55.6% |
| Age | NAS | 3 yr |
| Price | £38.95 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 4.39/5 | 5.00/5 |
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.39).
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof is better value at £39 vs £40.
For beginners: Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £39.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 £38.95)
Who should buy Rittenhouse?
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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
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