Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Imperial
£37
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Lower East Side |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £37.4 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
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 £37.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£37.4 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Imperial?
Imperial 11 Year Old 1998 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) 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
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