Dewar's 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth 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.
Dewar's 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth
Dewar's
★ 4.20
£32
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Dewar's 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dewar's | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Rye |
| ABV | 40% | 55.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £31.5 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dewar's 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dewar's 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth
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 4.20).
Dewar's 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth is better value at £32 vs £40.
For beginners: Dewar's 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Dewar's 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.5 vs £39.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 £31.5)
Who should buy Dewar's?
Dewar's 8 Year Old Japanese Smooth 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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