New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon

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)A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyA. Roborel De Climens
Region
CountryAmericaFrance
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£36.41
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon is better value at £36 vs £40.

For beginners: A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £36.41)

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.41 vs £39.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 A.?

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon 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

Vanilla

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

ToastedTobaccoNew WoodHoney

Only A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon

Fresh FruitCitricLeafy

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