Jim Beam Devil's Cut vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Jim Beam Devil's CutLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryJim BeamLower East Side
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV45%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£26.99£29.9
Rating3.60/55.00/5

Jim Beam Devil's Cut

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Jim Beam Devil's Cut

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.60).

Jim Beam Devil's Cut is better value at £27 vs £30.

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

Jim Beam Devil's Cut

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.99 vs £29.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.6 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 £26.99)

Who should buy Jim?

Jim Beam Devil's Cut 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

Vanilla

Only Jim Beam Devil's Cut

New WoodChocolateToastedOily

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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