Box Quercus I - Robur vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Box Quercus I - Robur | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Box | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £27.36 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Box Quercus I - Robur
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Box Quercus I - Robur
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Box Quercus I - Robur is better value at £27 vs £30.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Box Quercus I - Robur
Pros
- +More affordable (£27.36 vs £29.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £27.36)
Who should buy Box?
Box Quercus I - Robur is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Box Quercus I - Robur
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt