The English - Original vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The English - Original
The English Distillery
★ 4.25
£46
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| The English - Original | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The English Distillery | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £45.5 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
The English - Original
Lower East Side Blended Malt
The English - Original
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £46.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
The English - Original
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.5 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy The?
The English - Original 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.
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
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt