Lower East Side Blended Malt vs North British 12 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltNorth British 12 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryLower East SideNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.9£26.95
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

North British 12 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 12 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 12 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is better value at £27 vs £30.

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

  • More expensive (£29.9 vs £26.95)

North British 12 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £29.9)

Cons

  • 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 North?

North British 12 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) 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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoney

Only North British 12 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Yeasty

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