Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 303256 & 303290) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltDailuaine 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 303256 & 303290) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryLower East SideDailuaine
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£29.9£39.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 303256 & 303290) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 303256 & 303290) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £40.

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
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £39.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 303256 & 303290) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £29.9)

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 Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 303256 & 303290) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Dailuaine 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 303256 & 303290) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

YeastyNutty

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