New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyBushmills
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£49.95
Rating5.00/54.67/5

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

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

Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value93/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 £49.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

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

TobaccoNew Wood

Only Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

Fresh Fruit

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