Warre's Bottle Aged Late Bottled Vintage 2011 vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Warre's Bottle Aged Late Bottled Vintage 2011Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryWarre'sLower East Side
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£24.75£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Warre's Bottle Aged Late Bottled Vintage 2011

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Warre's Bottle Aged Late Bottled Vintage 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Warre's Bottle Aged Late Bottled Vintage 2011 is better value at £25 vs £30.

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

Warre's Bottle Aged Late Bottled Vintage 2011

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.75 vs £29.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £24.75)

Who should buy Warre's?

Warre's Bottle Aged Late Bottled Vintage 2011 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Honey

Only Warre's Bottle Aged Late Bottled Vintage 2011

Dried FruitChocolateToastedCooked Mash

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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