Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish WhiskeyLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryWalshLower East Side
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£40.95£29.9
Rating4.53/55.00/5

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £41.

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

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

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 (£40.95 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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)
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £40.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Writers?

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey 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

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

Yeasty

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Malt Extract

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