Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #10 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #10 (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£47
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #10 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #10 (Signatory)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #10 (Signatory)
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 £47.
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #10 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£46.95 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #10 (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt
Only Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #10 (Signatory)