Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2018 vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2018Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryMurdoch HillLower East Side
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.25£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2018 is better value at £28 vs £30.

For beginners: Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2018 is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2018

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.25 vs £29.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £28.25)

Who should buy Murdoch?

Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2018 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

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2018

Citric

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

HoneyMalt Extract

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