New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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)Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%65.9%
Age3 yr4 yr
Price£39.95£46.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value85/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £47.

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 £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (4 vs 3 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (65.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

New WoodHoney

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

ToastedVanillaTobacco

Only Tullibardine 4 Year Old 2018 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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