Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
Four Roses
★ 4.36
£33
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £33.48 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.36/5 | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.36).
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £33.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£33.48 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 £33.48)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses Small Batch 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
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