Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022 vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryMarco AbellaLower East Side
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£24.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022 is better value at £25 vs £30.

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

Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.95 vs £29.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £24.95)

Who should buy Marco?

Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022 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

Only Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022

Dried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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