Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Masthouse Grain Whisky

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltMasthouse Grain Whisky
DistilleryLower East SideCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%42%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£39.5
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Masthouse Grain Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Grain Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £40.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Masthouse Grain Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.5 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Masthouse?

Masthouse Grain Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh Fruit

Only Masthouse Grain Whisky

ToastedNutty

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