Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits 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.

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star SpiritsNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV45.5%55.6%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£36.75£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

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).

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits is better value at £37 vs £40.

For beginners: Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.75 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

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 £36.75)

Who should buy Tarot?

Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Tarot Blend 12 Year Old 2010 "The Magician" - North Star Spirits

SherriedOld WoodNutty

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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