Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 715728 & 715734) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 715728 & 715734) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryTeaninichLower East Side
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£41.56£29.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 715728 & 715734) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 715728 & 715734) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £42.

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 715728 & 715734) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.56 vs £29.9)

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £41.56)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 715728 & 715734) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 715728 & 715734) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

YeastyHay-likeNutty

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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