Elements of Islay Trio (3 x 5cl) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elements of Islay Trio (3 x 5cl)
Elements of Islay
£23
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Elements of Islay Trio (3 x 5cl) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elements of Islay | Lower East Side |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £22.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Elements of Islay Trio (3 x 5cl)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Elements of Islay Trio (3 x 5cl)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Elements of Islay Trio (3 x 5cl) is better value at £23 vs £30.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Elements of Islay Trio (3 x 5cl)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£22.95 vs £29.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −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 £22.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Elements?
Elements of Islay Trio (3 x 5cl) 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.
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 Elements of Islay Trio (3 x 5cl)
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