New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Vivir VS Café Tequila Liqueur

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)Vivir VS Café Tequila Liqueur
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyVivir
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV55.6%40%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£35.5
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

Vivir VS Café Tequila Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vivir VS Café Tequila Liqueur

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Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Vivir VS Café Tequila Liqueur is better value at £36 vs £40.

For beginners: Vivir VS Café Tequila Liqueur is more approachable (80/100 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 £35.5)

Vivir VS Café Tequila Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.5 vs £39.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Vivir?

Vivir VS Café Tequila Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Tobacco

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

ToastedVanillaNew WoodHoney

Only Vivir VS Café Tequila Liqueur

SolventVegetative

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