Haran 12 Year Old Cider Cask Finish 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.

Haran 12 Year Old Cider Cask FinishNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryHaranNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountrySpainAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV43%55.6%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£36.93£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Haran 12 Year Old Cider Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Haran 12 Year Old Cider Cask Finish

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).

Haran 12 Year Old Cider Cask Finish is better value at £37 vs £40.

For beginners: Haran 12 Year Old Cider Cask Finish is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Haran 12 Year Old Cider Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.93 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £36.93)

Who should buy Haran?

Haran 12 Year Old Cider Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaToasted

Only Haran 12 Year Old Cider Cask Finish

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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

TobaccoNew WoodHoney

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