Ezra Brooks 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.
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 4.80
£38
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Rye | Rye |
| ABV | 45% | 55.6% |
| Age | NAS | 3 yr |
| Price | £38.25 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
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 4.80).
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey is better value at £38 vs £40.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.25 vs £39.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £38.25)
Who should buy Ezra?
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
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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