Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch 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.
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
Old Forester
★ 4.00
£50
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Forester | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Rye |
| ABV | 45% | 55.6% |
| Age | NAS | 3 yr |
| Price | £49.9 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
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 4.00).
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £50.
For beginners: Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.9 vs £39.95)
- −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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Old?
Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch 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
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Only Old Forester 1870 - Original Batch
Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)