New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Epicurean Glasgow 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)The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyThe Epicurean
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV55.6%58.6%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£47.89
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £48.

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
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £47.89)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.89 vs £39.95)

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 The?

The Epicurean Glasgow 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

Both taste of

Toasted

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

VanillaTobaccoNew WoodHoney

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokeySherriedChocolate

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