Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Askaig
★ 3.82
£45
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | Lower East Side |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £45 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 3.82/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.82).
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £45.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£45 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
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
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt