Glenturret 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 550+551) (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 550+551) (Signatory)Lower East Side Blended Malt
DistilleryGlenturretLower East Side
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£42.34£29.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 550+551) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 550+551) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lower East Side Blended Malt

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 £42.

For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 550+551) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.34 vs £29.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 550+551) (Signatory) 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 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Glenturret 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 550+551) (Signatory)

ToastedOld Wood

Only Lower East Side Blended Malt

Fresh Fruit

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