Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's MaltLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryDailuaineLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.6%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£48.9£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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 £49.

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£48.9 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 Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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 Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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