New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Pocketful of Stones Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave, 70cl

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)Pocketful of Stones Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave, 70cl
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyPocketful of Stones
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£37.5
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

Pocketful of Stones Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pocketful of Stones Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave, 70cl

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).

Pocketful of Stones Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave, 70cl is better value at £38 vs £40.

For beginners: Pocketful of Stones Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £37.5)

Pocketful of Stones Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.5 vs £39.95)

Cons

  • 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 Pocketful?

Pocketful of Stones Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave, 70cl 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

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

TobaccoNew WoodHoney

Only Pocketful of Stones Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave, 70cl

Chocolate

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