Lower East Side Blended Malt vs North British 17 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (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 17 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
North British
★ 4.00
£48
| Lower East Side Blended Malt | North British 17 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lower East Side | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £29.9 | £48.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Lower East Side Blended Malt
North British 17 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
North British 17 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £48.
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
North British 17 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£48.29 vs £29.9)
- −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 17 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt
Only North British 17 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)