Lower East Side Blended Malt vs New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 40% | 58% |
| Age | NAS | 3 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
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
- +More affordable (£29.9 vs £39.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£39.95 vs £29.9)
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 New?
New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt
Only New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)