English Whisky Co. 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.

English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryThe English DistilleryLower East Side
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.5%40%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£39.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £40.

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

English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy English?

English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only English Whisky Co. 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Toasted

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Honey

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