The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked HojichaLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryThe JapaneseLower East Side
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha is better value at £29 vs £30.

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

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.95 vs £29.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £28.95)

Who should buy The?

The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only The Japanese Liqueur Houjicha Kunsei Smoked Hojicha

ToastedHay-likeNutty

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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