Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£47
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £46.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £47.
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 £46.8)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.8 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 Blended?
Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)