Lower East Side Blended Malt vs La Yuzu Liqueur

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltLa Yuzu Liqueur
DistilleryLower East SideLa
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£24.25
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

La Yuzu Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

La Yuzu Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

La Yuzu Liqueur is better value at £24 vs £30.

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

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 £24.25)

La Yuzu Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.25 vs £29.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy La?

La Yuzu Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only La Yuzu Liqueur

CitricFragant

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