Lower East Side Blended Malt vs The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£39
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 60% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £29.9 | £38.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
The Big Smoke 60 (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 £39.
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
The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£38.95 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 The?
The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor) 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 The Big Smoke 60 (Duncan Taylor)