Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 4.63
£40
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.63/5 | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).
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).
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£39.95 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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)
- +More affordable (£29.9 vs £39.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Campbeltown?
Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt