Ezra Brooks Black Label Bourbon vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ezra Brooks Black Label BourbonLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryEzra BrooksLower East Side
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.75£29.9
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Ezra Brooks Black Label Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks Black Label Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Ezra Brooks Black Label Bourbon is better value at £30 vs £30.

For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Ezra Brooks Black Label Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.75 vs £29.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £29.75)

Who should buy Ezra?

Ezra Brooks Black Label Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Who should buy Lower?

Lower East Side Blended Malt 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

Vanilla

Only Ezra Brooks Black Label Bourbon

ToastedNuttyCooked Mash

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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