Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Clynelish 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800157 & 800158) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltClynelish 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800157 & 800158) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryLower East SideClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£29.9£37.68
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Clynelish 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800157 & 800158) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800157 & 800158) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £38.

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

Clynelish 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800157 & 800158) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.68 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800157 & 800158) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Clynelish 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800157 & 800158) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

FragantCitric

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