Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£40
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 59.3% | 40% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £40.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£39.95 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Campbeltown?
Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt