New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV58%46%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value100/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.95)

Who should buy New?

New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Storyman?

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky 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

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

VegetativeToastedNuttyHusky

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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