New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey

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)Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyLazy Ace Irish Whiskey
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yr4 yr
Price£39.95£31.8
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

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey

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).

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey is better value at £32 vs £40.

For beginners: Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £31.8)

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.8 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (4 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Lazy?

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey 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

ToastedVanillaNew WoodHoney

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

Tobacco

Only Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

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