New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

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)Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%46.3%
Age3 yr10 yr
Price£39.95£49.84
Rating5.00/54.43/5

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

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

Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £50.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.84)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.84 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

ToastedVanillaTobaccoNew Wood

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

Fresh FruitFragantMalt Extract

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