Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltCraigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLower East SideCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£29.9£48.95
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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).

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.95 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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Malt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

OilyNutty

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