Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£43
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £42.81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £43.
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 £42.81)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.81 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - 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
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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)