Chateau La Graves de Pez 2020 / St Estephe 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.

Chateau La Graves de Pez 2020 / St EstepheNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLa Graves de PezNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeRye
ABV40%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£32.5£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Chateau La Graves de Pez 2020 / St Estephe

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Chateau La Graves de Pez 2020 / St Estephe

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).

Chateau La Graves de Pez 2020 / St Estephe is better value at £33 vs £40.

For beginners: Chateau La Graves de Pez 2020 / St Estephe is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Chateau La Graves de Pez 2020 / St Estephe

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.5 vs £39.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 £32.5)

Who should buy Chateau?

Chateau La Graves de Pez 2020 / St Estephe suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Tobacco

Only Chateau La Graves de Pez 2020 / St Estephe

LeafyCooked Fruit

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

ToastedVanillaNew WoodHoney

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