Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended MaltLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryOld PerthLower East Side
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.85£29.9
Rating4.11/55.00/5

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt

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

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £30.

For beginners: Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.85 vs £29.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £28.85)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Sherry Cask 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.

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

Honey

Only Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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