Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£26
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Lower East Side |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £25.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) is better value at £26 vs £30.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£25.95 vs £29.9)
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 £25.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (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
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