Inchgower 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice
Inchgower
£46

Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Inchgower 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Lower East Side |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £45.89 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice
Lower East Side Blended Malt
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 £46.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.89 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice 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
Both taste of
Only Inchgower 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt