Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryFettercairnLower East Side
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£44.23£29.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value90/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £44.

For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.23 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

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

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Fettercairn 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5626 & 5627) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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