Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de ViolettesLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryTempus FugitLower East Side
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£26.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes

Smoke0/100
Sweetness20/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes is better value at £27 vs £30.

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

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 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 £26.95)

Who should buy Tempus?

Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes 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

Only Tempus Fugit Liqueur de Violettes

Fragant

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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