Kilbeggan Single Grain vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Kilbeggan Single GrainLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryKilbegganLower East Side
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£35.7£29.9
Rating3.25/55.00/5

Kilbeggan Single Grain

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value91/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Kilbeggan Single Grain

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.25).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £36.

For beginners: Kilbeggan Single Grain is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Kilbeggan Single Grain

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.7 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (3.3 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 Kilbeggan?

Kilbeggan Single Grain 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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitHoney

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