Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Powers Three Swallow Release

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltPowers Three Swallow Release
DistilleryLower East SidePowers
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£29.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Powers Three Swallow Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Powers Three Swallow Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 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
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £29.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Powers Three Swallow Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 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 Powers?

Powers Three Swallow Release 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Malt Extract

Only Powers Three Swallow Release

YeastyToasted

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