New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Old Perth Palo Cortado Limited Edition

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Old Perth Palo Cortado Limited Edition
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyOld Perth
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV55.6%55.8%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£59.14
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Old Perth Palo Cortado Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Palo Cortado Limited Edition

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).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £59.

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

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 £59.14)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Old Perth Palo Cortado Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.14 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Palo Cortado Limited Edition 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.

Tasting notes

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

ToastedVanillaTobaccoNew WoodHoney

Only Old Perth Palo Cortado Limited Edition

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitOily

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