Lazy Ace Irish 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.

Lazy Ace Irish WhiskeyNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLazy Ace Irish WhiskeyNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV40%55.6%
Age4 yr3 yr
Price£31.8£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
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

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey

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).

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey is better value at £32 vs £40.

For beginners: Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.8 vs £39.95)
  • +Longer maturation (4 vs 3 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £31.8)

Who should buy Lazy?

Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoneyNew WoodToasted

Only Lazy Ace Irish Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

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

Tobacco

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