Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth
Dewar's
£28
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dewar's | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £27.91 | £36.52 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth is better value at £28 vs £37.
For beginners: Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£27.91 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 £27.91)
Who should buy Dewar's?
Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth 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
Only Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)