New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tomatin 8 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks

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)Tomatin 8 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yr8 yr
Price£39.95£41.5
Rating5.00/52.50/5

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

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

Tomatin 8 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value60/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 8 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.50).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £42.

For beginners: Tomatin 8 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks is more approachable (90/100 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 £41.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Tomatin 8 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.5 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (2.5 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 8 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks 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

ToastedVanillaHoney

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

TobaccoNew Wood

Only Tomatin 8 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks

Sherried

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