Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistillerySignatoryLower East Side
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.1%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£46.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £47.

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

Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £29.9)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory) 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

Honey

Only Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #25 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodTobacco

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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