Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Mackmyra Mack

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltMackmyra Mack
DistilleryLower East SideMackmyra
Region
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£34.01
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Mackmyra Mack

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra Mack

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £34.

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

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 affordable (£29.9 vs £34.01)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mackmyra Mack

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.01 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Mack 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Malt Extract

Only Mackmyra Mack

Yeasty

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