Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Marius Bielle
£42
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Marius Bielle | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £42.25 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Lower East Side Blended Malt
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 £42.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.25 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 Lalande?
Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 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 Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt