Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt
Old Perth
★ 4.63
£48
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Perth | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.6% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £47.5 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.63/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended 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 £48.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.5 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended 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 Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt