Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Metaxa 5 Star
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Metaxa 5 Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Metaxa |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £29.9 | £24.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Metaxa 5 Star
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Metaxa 5 Star
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Metaxa 5 Star is better value at £24 vs £30.
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
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £24.25)
Metaxa 5 Star
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£24.25 vs £29.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Metaxa?
Metaxa 5 Star 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 Lower East Side Blended Malt

