New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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)Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMaster of Malt
Region
CountryAmericaCanada
TypeRyeCorn
ABV55.6%51.9%
Age3 yr7 yr
Price£39.95£34.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £35 vs £40.

For beginners: Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £34.95)

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (7 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water

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 Secret?

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

VanillaHoney

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

ToastedTobaccoNew Wood

Only Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOily

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