Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 318697 & 318698 & 318700) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 318697 & 318698 & 318700) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryGlen OrdLower East Side
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£44.24£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 318697 & 318698 & 318700) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 318697 & 318698 & 318700) - 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 £44.

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

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 318697 & 318698 & 318700) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.24 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 Glen?

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 318697 & 318698 & 318700) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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