Lower East Side Blended Malt vs North British 14 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
North British 14 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
North British
★ 4.00
£23
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | North British 14 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £23.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
North British 14 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
North British 14 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
North British 14 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) is better value at £23 vs £30.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £23.02)
North British 14 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£23.02 vs £29.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 North?
North British 14 Year Old 1997 (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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt