Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryMiltonduffLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£40.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended 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 £41.

For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.95 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

ToastedOld WoodSherried

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoney

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