Green Spot Single Pot Still vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Green Spot Single Pot StillLower East Side Blended Malt
DistillerySpot WhiskeyLower East Side
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle Pot StillBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£45.95£29.9
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Green Spot Single Pot Still

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value98/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Green Spot Single Pot Still

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 £46.

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

Green Spot Single Pot Still

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.95 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Green?

Green Spot Single Pot Still 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

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Green Spot Single Pot Still

SherriedToasted

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Malt Extract

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