Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryMortlachLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£43.23£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (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 £43.

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.23 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (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

Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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