Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka 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.

Portobello Road Asparagus VodkaNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryPortobello RoadNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeRye
ABV40%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£29.75£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

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

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

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).

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka is better value at £30 vs £40.

For beginners: Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.75 vs £39.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £29.75)

Who should buy Portobello?

Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka 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

Only Portobello Road Asparagus Vodka

VegetativeFresh FruitNutty

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

ToastedVanillaTobaccoNew WoodHoney

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