Peaky Blinder Bourbon vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Peaky Blinder BourbonLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryPeaky BlinderLower East Side
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£22.51£29.9
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Peaky Blinder Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value89/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Peaky Blinder Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Peaky Blinder Bourbon is better value at £23 vs £30.

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

Peaky Blinder Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£22.51 vs £29.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.0 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

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £22.51)

Who should buy Peaky?

Peaky Blinder Bourbon 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

Vanilla

Only Peaky Blinder Bourbon

New WoodCooked Mash

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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