Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon 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.

Legent Kentucky Straight BourbonNew York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLegentNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonRye
ABV47%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£43.5£39.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value92/100

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

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

Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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 4.00).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £44.

For beginners: New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.5 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £43.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Legent?

Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ChocolateNutty

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

TobaccoNew Wood

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