Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star SpiritsLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryAultmoreLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.2%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£47.83£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

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 £48.

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.83 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh Fruit

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