New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky

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)Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyBearface
Region
CountryAmericaCanada
TypeRyeGrain
ABV55.6%42.5%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£33.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

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

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

Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value88/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky is better value at £34 vs £40.

For beginners: Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £33.95)

Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £39.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Bearface?

Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky 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

ToastedVanillaNew WoodHoney

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