New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

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)Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyBurnt Ends
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV55.6%45%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£29.95
Rating5.00/54.13/5

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

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

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.13).

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey is better value at £30 vs £40.

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
  • +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 £29.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £39.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Burnt?

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

VanillaTobaccoNew WoodHoney

Only Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

SmokeyLeatheryCooked Mash

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