Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 260 & 262) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 260 & 262) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryBen NevisLower East Side
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£36£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 260 & 262) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 260 & 262) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 £36.

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

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 260 & 262) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£36 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 Ben?

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 260 & 262) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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

HoneyVanilla

Only Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 260 & 262) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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