Four Roses Bourbon vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Four Roses Bourbon | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £24.24 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.29/5 | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses Bourbon
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Four Roses Bourbon
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.29).
Four Roses Bourbon is better value at £24 vs £30.
For beginners: Four Roses Bourbon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Four Roses Bourbon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£24.24 vs £29.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £24.24)
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses Bourbon 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 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
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