Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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.

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBrave New SpiritsNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV59.2%55.6%
Age6 yr3 yr
Price£51.97£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

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

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

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

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 0.00).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £52.

For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (6 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£51.97 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £51.97)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Campbeltown 6 Year Old 2016 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Malt ExtractSmokeyKippery

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

VanillaTobaccoNew WoodHoney

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