Bernard Gripa St. Peray 'Les Figuiers' 2023 vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Bernard Gripa St. Peray 'Les Figuiers' 2023Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryBernard GripaDouglas Laing
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£48.75£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Bernard Gripa St. Peray 'Les Figuiers' 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Bernard Gripa St. Peray 'Les Figuiers' 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is better value at £37 vs £49.

For beginners: Bernard Gripa St. Peray 'Les Figuiers' 2023 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bernard Gripa St. Peray 'Les Figuiers' 2023

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.75 vs £36.52)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£36.52 vs £48.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bernard?

Bernard Gripa St. Peray 'Les Figuiers' 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Bernard Gripa St. Peray 'Les Figuiers' 2023

CitricVegetative

Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractVanilla

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