Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Teaninich
★ 4.50
£24
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Lower East Side |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £23.92 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper is better value at £24 vs £30.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£23.92 vs £29.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £23.92)
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt