New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Benriach 16 Year Old Sauternes Finish
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)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
Benriach 16 Year Old Sauternes Finish
Benriach
★ 4.57
£40
| New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Benriach 16 Year Old Sauternes Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Benriach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 46% |
| Age | 3 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £40.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.57/5 |
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benriach 16 Year Old Sauternes Finish
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benriach 16 Year Old Sauternes Finish
Quick verdict
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £40.
For beginners: Benriach 16 Year Old Sauternes Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £40.05)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Benriach 16 Year Old Sauternes Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 3 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£40.05 vs £39.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Benriach?
Benriach 16 Year Old Sauternes Finish 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
Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Benriach 16 Year Old Sauternes Finish