Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Potter 11 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltPotter 11 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryLower East SidePotter Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeBlended MaltCorn
ABV40%55.1%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£29.9£48.44
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Potter 11 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Potter 11 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

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 £48.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Potter 11 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£48.44 vs £29.9)
  • 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 Potter?

Potter 11 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Potter 11 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

ToastedCooked MashOily

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