Nusbaumer Supreme de Cassis vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Nusbaumer Supreme de CassisLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryNusbaumerLower East Side
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Nusbaumer Supreme de Cassis

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Nusbaumer Supreme de Cassis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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

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

Nusbaumer Supreme de Cassis

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £29.9)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Nusbaumer?

Nusbaumer Supreme de Cassis 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 Nusbaumer Supreme de Cassis

Dried FruitCooked FruitYeasty

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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