Elvis The King Straight Rye 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.

Elvis The King Straight Rye WhiskeyNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryElvis WhiskeyNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeRye
ABV45%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£46.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Elvis The King Straight Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

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

Elvis The King Straight Rye 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 0.00).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Elvis The King Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Elvis The King Straight Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 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 £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Elvis?

Elvis The King Straight Rye Whiskey 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

TobaccoNew WoodVanilla

Only Elvis The King Straight Rye Whiskey

Citric

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

ToastedHoney

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