New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Sentia GABA Cask, 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)Sentia GABA Cask, 70cl
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanySentia
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£32.99
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

Sentia GABA Cask, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sentia GABA Cask, 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).

Sentia GABA Cask, 70cl is better value at £33 vs £40.

For beginners: Sentia GABA Cask, 70cl 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £32.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Sentia GABA Cask, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.99 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 Sentia?

Sentia GABA Cask, 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 Sentia GABA Cask, 70cl

SmokeyOily

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