Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Proper No. Twelve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Proper No. Twelve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Proper Whiskey |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £29.9 | £24.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.82/5 |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Proper No. Twelve
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Proper No. Twelve
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.82).
Proper No. Twelve is better value at £25 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £24.5)
Proper No. Twelve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£24.5 vs £29.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.8 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 Proper?
Proper No. Twelve 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