New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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)Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyLegent
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV55.6%47%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£43.5
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

Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value92/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £44.

For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 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 £43.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.5 vs £39.95)
  • 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 Legent?

Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

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

TobaccoNew Wood

Only Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ChocolateNutty

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