Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Black Bull 12 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Black Bull 12 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
★ 4.53
£39
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Black Bull 12 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £38.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.53/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Black Bull 12 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Black Bull 12 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is better value at £37 vs £39.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£36.52 vs £38.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Black Bull 12 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£38.5 vs £36.52)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Black?
Black Bull 12 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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