Lower East Side Blended Malt vs The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltThe Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl
DistilleryLower East SideThe Lakes Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£37.99
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

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 £38.

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.99 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 Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl 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 The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

Smokey

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