Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryInchgowerLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45.6%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£44.95£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £45.

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of 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 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

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Inchgower 12 Year Old 2014 - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

Sherried

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Malt Extract

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