A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon vs New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

A. Roborel De Climens Finition SauvignonNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryA. Roborel De ClimensNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryFranceAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV40%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£36.41£39.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

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

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

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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).

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon is better value at £36 vs £40.

For beginners: A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.41 vs £39.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £36.41)

Who should buy A.?

A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only A. Roborel De Climens Finition Sauvignon

Fresh FruitCitricLeafy

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

ToastedTobaccoNew WoodHoney

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