The Silkie Irish Whiskey (40%) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Silkie Irish Whiskey (40%)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistillerySliabh LiagLower East Side
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£34.95£29.9
Rating3.50/55.00/5

The Silkie Irish Whiskey (40%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Silkie Irish Whiskey (40%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £35.

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

The Silkie Irish Whiskey (40%)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 £34.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Silkie Irish Whiskey (40%) 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only The Silkie Irish Whiskey (40%)

Toasted

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Malt Extract

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