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

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)Säntis Malt Edition Himmelberg
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanySäntis Malt
Region
CountryAmericaSwitzerland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%43%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£50
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

Säntis Malt Edition Himmelberg

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Säntis Malt Edition Himmelberg

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 £50.

For beginners: Säntis Malt Edition Himmelberg is more approachable (75/100 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 £50)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Säntis Malt Edition Himmelberg

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£50 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 Säntis?

Säntis Malt Edition Himmelberg suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

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

TobaccoNew Wood

Only Säntis Malt Edition Himmelberg

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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