Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)
Linkwood
£50
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £49.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (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 £50.
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
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.5 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (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
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Only Lower East Side Blended Malt
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #68 (Signatory)