New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
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)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Balblair
£45
| New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 50% |
| Age | 3 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
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 £45.
For beginners: Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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 affordable (£39.95 vs £44.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.95 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 Balblair?
Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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
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