Four Roses Bourbon (1L) 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.

Four Roses Bourbon (1L)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryFour RosesNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonRye
ABV40%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£33.94£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses Bourbon (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
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

Four Roses Bourbon (1L)

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).

Four Roses Bourbon (1L) is better value at £34 vs £40.

For beginners: Four Roses Bourbon (1L) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Bourbon (1L)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.94 vs £39.95)

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 £33.94)

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Bourbon (1L) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Four Roses Bourbon (1L)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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