Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryArdmoreLower East Side
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£29.2£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £29 vs £30.

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

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.2 vs £29.9)

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 £29.2)

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Ardmore 11 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

NuttyOily

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh Fruit

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