Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Bladnoch 11 Year Old Lightly Peated - Sheep Label
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Bladnoch 11 Year Old Lightly Peated - Sheep Label
Bladnoch
£49
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Bladnoch 11 Year Old Lightly Peated - Sheep Label | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Bladnoch |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £49.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Bladnoch 11 Year Old Lightly Peated - Sheep Label
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Bladnoch 11 Year Old Lightly Peated - Sheep Label
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 £49.
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 affordable (£36.52 vs £49.29)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bladnoch 11 Year Old Lightly Peated - Sheep Label
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.29 vs £36.52)
- −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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 11 Year Old Lightly Peated - Sheep Label is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Bladnoch 11 Year Old Lightly Peated - Sheep Label