Dailuaine 7 Year Old 2015 Bourbon Barrel Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dailuaine 7 Year Old 2015 Bourbon Barrel Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dailuaine
★ 4.00
£45
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Dailuaine 7 Year Old 2015 Bourbon Barrel Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dailuaine | Lower East Side |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 40% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dailuaine 7 Year Old 2015 Bourbon Barrel Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Dailuaine 7 Year Old 2015 Bourbon Barrel Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £45.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Dailuaine 7 Year Old 2015 Bourbon Barrel Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 7 Year Old 2015 Bourbon Barrel Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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