Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Old Perth Number 7 Release

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltOld Perth Number 7 Release
DistilleryLower East SideOld Perth
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£26.95
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Old Perth Number 7 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 7 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Perth Number 7 Release 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)

Old Perth Number 7 Release

Pros

  • +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 Old?

Old Perth Number 7 Release 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

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 7 Release

Toasted

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