Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltToki Blended Japanese Whisky
DistilleryLower East SideSuntory
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£29.5
Rating5.00/54.34/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.34).

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £29.5)

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.5 vs £29.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Toki?

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky 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 FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Honey

Only Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

CitricNew Wood

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