Suntory Toki Gift Pack with Glass 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.

Suntory Toki Gift Pack with GlassNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistillerySuntoryNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryJapanAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV43%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£28.95£39.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Suntory Toki Gift Pack with Glass

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

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

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

Suntory Toki Gift Pack with Glass

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 4.00).

Suntory Toki Gift Pack with Glass is better value at £29 vs £40.

For beginners: Suntory Toki Gift Pack with Glass is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Suntory Toki Gift Pack with Glass

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.95 vs £39.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £28.95)

Who should buy Suntory?

Suntory Toki Gift Pack with Glass 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.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Suntory Toki Gift Pack with Glass

Fresh FruitCitricMalt Extract

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

ToastedTobaccoNew Wood

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