Tomintoul 12 Year Old Portwood Finish vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Tomintoul
★ 3.80
£40
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Tomintoul 12 Year Old Portwood Finish | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Lower East Side |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.86 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 3.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Tomintoul 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.80).
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).
Tomintoul 12 Year Old Portwood Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.86 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 12 Year Old Portwood Finish 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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