Fernando de Castilla Classic Amontillado vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Fernando de Castilla Classic AmontilladoLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryFernando de CastillaLower East Side
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£21.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Fernando de Castilla Classic Amontillado

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Fernando de Castilla Classic Amontillado

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fernando de Castilla Classic Amontillado is better value at £22 vs £30.

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

Fernando de Castilla Classic Amontillado

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£21.95 vs £29.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £21.95)

Who should buy Fernando?

Fernando de Castilla Classic Amontillado 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

Honey

Only Fernando de Castilla Classic Amontillado

Dried FruitNuttySherried

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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