Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Old Monk 7 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltOld Monk 7 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum
DistilleryLower East SideOld Monk
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£26.95
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Old Monk 7 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Monk 7 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Monk 7 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum is better value at £27 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 £26.95)

Old Monk 7 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 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 Old?

Old Monk 7 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum 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

Vanilla

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Old Monk 7 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum

ChocolateCooked Fruit

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