Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£42
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Douglas Laing |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £41.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 £42.
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
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.52 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 Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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