Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Teeling Sommelier Selection - Douro Old Vines Casks

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltTeeling Sommelier Selection - Douro Old Vines Casks
DistilleryLower East SideTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£44.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Teeling Sommelier Selection - Douro Old Vines Casks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling Sommelier Selection - Douro Old Vines Casks

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teeling Sommelier Selection - Douro Old Vines Casks

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

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 Teeling?

Teeling Sommelier Selection - Douro Old Vines Casks suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Teeling Sommelier Selection - Douro Old Vines Casks

Cooked FruitSherriedTobaccoNuttyToasted

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