Redwood Empire Lost Monarch 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.

Redwood Empire Lost MonarchNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryRedwood EmpireNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV45%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£51.25£39.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value78/100

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

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

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

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 4.00).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £51.

For beginners: Redwood Empire Lost Monarch is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.25 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 £51.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Redwood?

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

ChocolateNutty

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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