Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky 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.

Bastille 1789 Blended French WhiskyNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBastille 1789New York Distilling Company
Region
CountryFranceAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV40%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£32.95£39.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky is better value at £33 vs £40.

For beginners: Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.95 vs £39.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £32.95)

Who should buy Bastille?

Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky 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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky

Fresh Fruit

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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