Very Old Barton (43%) vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Very Old Barton (43%)
Barton Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£37
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Very Old Barton (43%) | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Barton Distilling Company | Douglas Laing |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.5 | £36.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Very Old Barton (43%)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Very Old Barton (43%)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Very Old Barton (43%) is better value at £37 vs £37.
For beginners: Very Old Barton (43%) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Very Old Barton (43%)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36.5 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £36.5)
Who should buy Very?
Very Old Barton (43%) 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 Speyside?
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) 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 Very Old Barton (43%)
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)