Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Imperial
£37
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Imperial |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £37.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
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 £37.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
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
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£37.4 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt
Only Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)