Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Three Spirit |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £29.9 | £22.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl is better value at £23 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 £22.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£22.99 vs £29.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Three?
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt
Only Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl