New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)

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)Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyWhite Peak Distillery
Region
CountryAmericaEngland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV55.6%50.2%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£39.95£29.95
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

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl) is better value at £30 vs £40.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £29.95)

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £39.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Wire?

Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl) 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

ToastedVanillaNew Wood

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

TobaccoHoney

Only Wire Works Gift Set (3x5cl)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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