Toki 100th Anniversary Limited Edition vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Toki 100th Anniversary Limited EditionLower East Side Blended Malt
DistillerySuntoryLower East Side
Region
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£32.22£29.9
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Toki 100th Anniversary Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Toki 100th Anniversary Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £32.

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

Toki 100th Anniversary Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.22 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £32.22)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Toki?

Toki 100th Anniversary Limited Edition 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

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Toki 100th Anniversary Limited Edition

Citric

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Honey

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