Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 (casks 307072 & 317378) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 (casks 307072 & 317378) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Dailuaine
£40
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 (casks 307072 & 317378) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dailuaine | Lower East Side |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 (casks 307072 & 317378) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 (casks 307072 & 317378) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
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 £40.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 (casks 307072 & 317378) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.95 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 Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 (casks 307072 & 317378) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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
Only Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 (casks 307072 & 317378) - Small Batch (James Eadie)