Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Speyside
★ 4.25
£23
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Speyside |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £22.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £23 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 £22.95)
Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£22.95 vs £29.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Speyside?
Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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