A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryMaster of MaltLower East Side
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43.4%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£34.95£29.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £35.

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

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £29.9)

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £34.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy A?

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of 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.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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