Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltBurnt Ends Blended Whiskey
DistilleryLower East SideBurnt Ends
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%45%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£29.95
Rating5.00/54.13/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.13).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £29.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Burnt?

Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey

SmokeyToastedLeatheryCooked Mash

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