Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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.

Evan Williams Bottled-in-BondNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryEvan WilliamsNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonRye
ABV50%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£36.9£39.95
Rating4.62/55.00/5

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

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 4.62).

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond is better value at £37 vs £40.

For beginners: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.9 vs £39.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 £36.9)

Who should buy Evan?

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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

VanillaToastedHoneyNew Wood

Only Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

Chocolate

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

Tobacco

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