Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Elgin Heritage vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Elgin HeritageLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryGlen MorayLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£39.95£29.9
Rating4.48/55.00/5

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Elgin Heritage

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Elgin Heritage

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.48).

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).

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Elgin Heritage

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Elgin Heritage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Elgin Heritage

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