Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Bonailie Blended Malt WhiskyLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryBladnochLower East Side
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£35.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky

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 £36.

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

Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.95 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 Bonailie?

Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Bonailie Blended Malt Whisky

Hay-likeLeafy

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

HoneyVanilla

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