Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Malt Riot
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Malt Riot
The Glasgow Distillery Co.
★ 3.92
£29
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Malt Riot | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | The Glasgow Distillery Co. |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £28.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.92/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Malt Riot
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Malt Riot
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.92).
Malt Riot is better value at £29 vs £37.
For beginners: Malt Riot is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £28.5)
Malt Riot
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.5 vs £36.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 Malt?
Malt Riot suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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