Lower East Side Blended Malt vs The Highland Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltThe Highland Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)
DistilleryLower East SideNorth Star Spirits
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£29.9£38.96
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Highland Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Highland Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £39.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Highland Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.96 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 The?

The Highland Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh Fruit

Only The Highland Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)

Toasted

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