Lower East Side Blended Malt vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2020 Maiden Release)

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltThe Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2020 Maiden Release)
DistilleryLower East SideGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£29.9£45.84
Rating5.00/54.60/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2020 Maiden Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2020 Maiden Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.60).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £46.

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)
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £45.84)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2020 Maiden Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.84 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2020 Maiden Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2020 Maiden Release)

SmokeyCitricToasted

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