Locke's Irish Whiskey vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Locke's Irish Whiskey | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Locke's | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £24.05 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Locke's Irish Whiskey
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Locke's Irish Whiskey
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Locke's Irish Whiskey is better value at £24 vs £30.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Locke's Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£24.05 vs £29.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £24.05)
Who should buy Locke's?
Locke's Irish Whiskey 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 Locke's Irish Whiskey
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt