Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltMortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)
DistilleryLower East SideMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%57.1%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£29.9£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)

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 £47.

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£46.95 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory) 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitToastedNutty

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