Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
Chambord
£27
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Chambord |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £26.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur is better value at £27 vs £37.
For beginners: Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £26.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£26.5 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Chambord?
Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur