Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
Macduff
£46
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Macduff |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 61.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £45.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
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 £46.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£45.5 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Macduff?
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt
Only Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger