North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
North British
★ 4.00
£26
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Lower East Side |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £25.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is better value at £26 vs £30.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£25.95 vs £29.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £25.95)
Who should buy North?
North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of 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 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
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