Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9919+9921) - (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9919+9921) - (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryBenrinnesLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£35.69£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9919+9921) - (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9919+9921) - (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).

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9919+9921) - (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.69 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9919+9921) - (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 ExtractVanilla

Only Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9919+9921) - (Signatory)

NuttyToasted

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoney

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