Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Sailor's Home The Journey

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltSailor's Home The Journey
DistilleryLower East SideSailor's Home
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£36.95
Rating5.00/54.67/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Sailor's Home The Journey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sailor's Home The Journey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £37.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £36.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Sailor's Home The Journey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Sailor's?

Sailor's Home The Journey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Honey

Only Sailor's Home The Journey

Toasted

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