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

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)Powers Gold Label
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyPowers
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£32.95
Rating5.00/54.14/5

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

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

Powers Gold Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Powers Gold Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).

Powers Gold Label is better value at £33 vs £40.

For beginners: Powers Gold Label 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £32.95)

Powers Gold Label

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.95 vs £39.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Powers?

Powers Gold Label 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

Vanilla

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

ToastedTobaccoNew WoodHoney

Only Powers Gold Label

Malt ExtractFresh FruitYeasty

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