Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10clLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryCaperdonichLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.1%40%
Age38 yrNAS
Price£28.78£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl is better value at £29 vs £30.

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

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.78 vs £29.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £28.78)

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl 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

Honey

Only Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitNutty

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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