Haran 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve 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 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve
Haran
£39
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Haran 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Haran | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Spain | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 45% | 55.6% |
| Age | 18 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £38.75 | £39.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Haran 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Haran 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve
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 0.00).
Haran 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve is better value at £39 vs £40.
For beginners: Haran 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Haran 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.75 vs £39.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 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 £38.75)
Who should buy Haran?
Haran 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve 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
Only Haran 18 Year Old Original Small Batch Reserve
Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)