New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

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)Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%53.1%
Age3 yr18 yr
Price£39.95£47.47
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

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

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 £47.

For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 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 £47.47)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.47 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

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

TobaccoNew Wood

Only Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

Dried FruitOld Wood

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