Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Staoisha 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 10689, 10691, 10692 & 10694) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 10689, 10691, 10692 & 10694) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£45
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | Staoisha 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 10689, 10691, 10692 & 10694) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 10689, 10691, 10692 & 10694) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 10689, 10691, 10692 & 10694) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £45.
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
- +More affordable (£29.9 vs £44.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 10689, 10691, 10692 & 10694) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £29.9)
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 Staoisha?
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 10689, 10691, 10692 & 10694) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt
Only Staoisha 8 Year Old 2014 (casks 10689, 10691, 10692 & 10694) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)