Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Wave 3 Year Old August 17th August Single Malt

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltWave 3 Year Old August 17th August Single Malt
DistilleryLower East SideWave Distil
Region
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£29.9£42.34
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Wave 3 Year Old August 17th August Single Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wave 3 Year Old August 17th August Single Malt

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 £42.

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

Wave 3 Year Old August 17th August Single Malt

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.34 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 Wave?

Wave 3 Year Old August 17th August Single 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Wave 3 Year Old August 17th August Single Malt

SmokeyLeafy

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