New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs 1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

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)1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyJames E. Pepper & Co.
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeRye
ABV55.6%46%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof is better value at £40 vs £40.

For beginners: 1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • 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 1776?

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaTobacco

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

New WoodHoney

Only 1776 Straight Rye Whiskey - 92 Proof

Nutty

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