The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0911P vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0911PLower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryThe GlenlivetLower East Side
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53%40%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£49.49£29.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0911P

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0911P

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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).

The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0911P

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.49 vs £29.9)

Lower East Side Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.9 vs £49.49)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0911P suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0911P

Citric

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