Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey 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.

Burnt Ends Blended WhiskeyNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBurnt EndsNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV45%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£29.95£39.95
Rating4.13/55.00/5

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)

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

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

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 4.13).

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).

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)

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

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.

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

Toasted

Only Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

SmokeyLeatheryCooked Mash

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

VanillaTobaccoNew WoodHoney

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