The Boston Bakers Irish Whiskey vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Boston Bakers Irish WhiskeyLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryThe Boston BakersLower East Side
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£24.99£29.9
Rating5.00/5

The Boston Bakers Irish Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Boston Bakers Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Boston Bakers Irish Whiskey is better value at £25 vs £30.

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

The Boston Bakers Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.99 vs £29.9)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £24.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Boston Bakers Irish Whiskey 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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only The Boston Bakers Irish Whiskey

NuttyChocolateSmokey

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoney

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