Lower East Side Blended Malt vs Glen Ord 2016 / 9 Year Old / Signatory 100 Proof Edition 66 Highland Whisky

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

Lower East Side Blended MaltGlen Ord 2016 / 9 Year Old / Signatory 100 Proof Edition 66 Highland Whisky
DistilleryLower East SideGlen Ord
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.9£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Glen Ord 2016 / 9 Year Old / Signatory 100 Proof Edition 66 Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 2016 / 9 Year Old / Signatory 100 Proof Edition 66 Highland Whisky

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 £47.

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

Glen Ord 2016 / 9 Year Old / Signatory 100 Proof Edition 66 Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 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 Glen?

Glen Ord 2016 / 9 Year Old / Signatory 100 Proof Edition 66 Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Glen Ord 2016 / 9 Year Old / Signatory 100 Proof Edition 66 Highland Whisky

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToasted

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