Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 308754 & 308758 & 308762 & 308763) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 308754 & 308758 & 308762 & 308763) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryDailuaineLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£41£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 308754 & 308758 & 308762 & 308763) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 308754 & 308758 & 308762 & 308763) - Un-Chilfiltered 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).

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 308754 & 308758 & 308762 & 308763) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£41 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 308754 & 308758 & 308762 & 308763) - Un-Chilfiltered 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

Malt Extract

Only Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 308754 & 308758 & 308762 & 308763) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SherriedSmokeyCooked FruitNutty

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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