Powers Three Swallow Release vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Powers Three Swallow ReleaseLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryPowersLower East Side
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle Pot StillBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.95£29.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Powers Three Swallow Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Powers Three Swallow Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £30.

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

Powers Three Swallow Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £29.9)

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £29.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Powers?

Powers Three Swallow Release 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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Powers Three Swallow Release

YeastyToasted

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Malt Extract

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