Evangelista Liquirizia (Liquorice) Liqueur vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Evangelista Liquirizia (Liquorice) Liqueur
Evangelista
£22
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Evangelista Liquirizia (Liquorice) Liqueur | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Evangelista | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £21.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Evangelista Liquirizia (Liquorice) Liqueur
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Evangelista Liquirizia (Liquorice) Liqueur
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Evangelista Liquirizia (Liquorice) Liqueur is better value at £22 vs £30.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Evangelista Liquirizia (Liquorice) Liqueur
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£21.95 vs £29.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £21.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Evangelista?
Evangelista Liquirizia (Liquorice) Liqueur is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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
Only Evangelista Liquirizia (Liquorice) Liqueur
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt