Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryAberlourLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£40.37£29.9
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

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).

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.37 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedOld Wood

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

HoneyVanilla

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