Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 709926) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltTeaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 709926) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
DistilleryLower East SideTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.9£48.95
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 709926) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 709926) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £49.

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 709926) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.95 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 709926) - Auld Goonsy's 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh Fruit

Only Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 709926) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

ChocolateToasted

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