New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel 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)Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel Whiskey
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyKoval
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£39.95
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

Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel 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).

Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel Whiskey is better value at £40 vs £40.

For beginners: Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel Whiskey 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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 Koval?

Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNew Wood

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

VanillaTobaccoHoney

Only Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel Whiskey

OilyNutty

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