Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask (1L) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask (1L)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryBushmillsLower East Side
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£42.45£29.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask (1L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £42.

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

Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask (1L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.45 vs £29.9)

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £42.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask (1L) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask (1L)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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