Scallywag Cask Strength No.2 vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Scallywag Cask Strength No.2 | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Lower East Side |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £48 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Scallywag Cask Strength No.2
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Scallywag Cask Strength No.2
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
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).
Scallywag Cask Strength No.2
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£48 vs £29.9)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.9 vs £48)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Scallywag?
Scallywag Cask Strength No.2 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 Scallywag Cask Strength No.2
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt