Uncle Duke's Single Grain Whisky vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Uncle Duke's Single Grain WhiskyLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryUncle Duke'sLower East Side
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.2£29.9
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Uncle Duke's Single Grain Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Uncle Duke's Single Grain Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Uncle Duke's Single Grain Whisky is better value at £28 vs £30.

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

Uncle Duke's Single Grain Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.2 vs £29.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £28.2)

Who should buy Uncle?

Uncle Duke's Single Grain Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Uncle Duke's Single Grain Whisky

New WoodToastedOily

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoney

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