Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl 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.

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70clNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryPocketful of StonesNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeRye
ABV40%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£43.99£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl

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).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £44.

For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.99 vs £39.95)
  • 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 affordable (£39.95 vs £43.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Pocketful?

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl 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

ToastedNew Wood

Only Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl

SmokeyOld Wood

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

VanillaTobaccoHoney

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