New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old

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)Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyWhisky Souls
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV55.6%46.2%
Age3 yr3 yr
Price£39.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old

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).

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

For beginners: Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old 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

Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Living?

Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old 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

VanillaNew Wood

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

ToastedTobaccoHoney

Only Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old

YeastyMalt Extract

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