Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Monkey 47 Sloe Gin
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Monkey 47 Sloe Gin | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Monkey 47 |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £29.9 | £48.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Monkey 47 Sloe Gin
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Monkey 47 Sloe Gin
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 £49.
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Monkey 47 Sloe Gin
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£48.5 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 Monkey?
Monkey 47 Sloe Gin is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt
Only Monkey 47 Sloe Gin