Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend 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.

Gwalarn Celtic Whisky BlendNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCeltic Whisky DistillerieNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryFranceAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV40%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£41.75£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend

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 £42.

For beginners: Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.75 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 £41.75)

Cons

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

Who should buy Gwalarn?

Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend

SmokeyMalt ExtractDried Fruit

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

VanillaTobaccoNew WoodHoney

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