Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection 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.
Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Bushmills
★ 4.67
£50
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 40% | 55.6% |
| Age | NAS | 3 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £50.
For beginners: Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£39.95 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills Bourbon Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection 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
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