Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.9%) 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.
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.9%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.9%) | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilkerran | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 56.9% | 55.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £47.95 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.9%)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.9%)
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 better value at £40 vs £48.
For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.9%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.95 vs £39.95)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £47.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.9%) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (56.9%)
Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)