Hinch 5 Year Old Double Wood vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Hinch 5 Year Old Double Wood | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hinch | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £42.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 3.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hinch 5 Year Old Double Wood
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Hinch 5 Year Old Double Wood
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.80).
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £43.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Hinch 5 Year Old Double Wood
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Hinch?
Hinch 5 Year Old Double Wood 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
Both taste of
Only Hinch 5 Year Old Double Wood