Lower East Side Blended Malt vs William Larue Weller 12 Year Old

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltWilliam Larue Weller 12 Year Old
DistilleryLower East SideWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.9£49.5
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

William Larue Weller 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner80/100
Value91/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £50.

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

William Larue Weller 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.5 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 William?

William Larue Weller 12 Year Old 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

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