Locke's Irish Whiskey vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Locke's Irish WhiskeyLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryLocke'sLower East Side
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£24.05£29.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Locke's Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Locke's Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Locke's Irish Whiskey is better value at £24 vs £30.

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

Locke's Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.05 vs £29.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £24.05)

Who should buy Locke's?

Locke's 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Locke's Irish Whiskey

YeastyToasted

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh Fruit

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