New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Avon 9 Year Old 2016 - Milroy's Soho Selection

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)Avon 9 Year Old 2016 - Milroy's Soho Selection
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyMilroys
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV55.6%51.5%
Age3 yr9 yr
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

Avon 9 Year Old 2016 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Avon 9 Year Old 2016 - Milroy's Soho Selection

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).

Avon 9 Year Old 2016 - Milroy's Soho Selection is better value at £40 vs £40.

For beginners: Avon 9 Year Old 2016 - Milroy's Soho Selection 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Avon 9 Year Old 2016 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Avon?

Avon 9 Year Old 2016 - Milroy's Soho Selection 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 Avon 9 Year Old 2016 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Fresh FruitCitricLeafy

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