Old Williamsburg Next Level Bourbon vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Old Williamsburg Next Level BourbonSpeyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryOld WilliamsburgDouglas Laing
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£45.95£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Old Williamsburg Next Level Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

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

Old Williamsburg Next Level Bourbon

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 £46.

For beginners: Old Williamsburg Next Level Bourbon is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Old Williamsburg Next Level Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.95 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 £45.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Old?

Old Williamsburg Next Level Bourbon 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

Vanilla

Only Old Williamsburg Next Level Bourbon

ToastedNew WoodHoney

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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