Retribution Distilling Just Juniper Gin Soundings, 70cl vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Retribution Distilling Just Juniper Gin Soundings, 70clSpeyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryRetribution DistillingDouglas Laing
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£34£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Retribution Distilling Just Juniper Gin Soundings, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

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

Retribution Distilling Just Juniper Gin Soundings, 70cl

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).

Retribution Distilling Just Juniper Gin Soundings, 70cl is better value at £34 vs £37.

For beginners: Retribution Distilling Just Juniper Gin Soundings, 70cl is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Retribution Distilling Just Juniper Gin Soundings, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34 vs £36.52)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.52 vs £34)

Who should buy Retribution?

Retribution Distilling Just Juniper Gin Soundings, 70cl 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 Retribution Distilling Just Juniper Gin Soundings, 70cl

Fragant

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

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