Laurent Habrard Crozes Hermitage Rouge Sans Souffre Ajoute 2023 vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Laurent Habrard Crozes Hermitage Rouge Sans Souffre Ajoute 2023Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryLaurent HabrardLower East Side
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£31.25£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Laurent Habrard Crozes Hermitage Rouge Sans Souffre Ajoute 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Laurent Habrard Crozes Hermitage Rouge Sans Souffre Ajoute 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £31.

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

Laurent Habrard Crozes Hermitage Rouge Sans Souffre Ajoute 2023

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.25 vs £29.9)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Laurent?

Laurent Habrard Crozes Hermitage Rouge Sans Souffre Ajoute 2023 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Laurent Habrard Crozes Hermitage Rouge Sans Souffre Ajoute 2023

Cooked Fruit

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

VanillaMalt Extract

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