Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky
Bastille 1789
★ 5.00
£33
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Bastille 1789 |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | France |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £32.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky
Quick verdict
Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky is better value at £33 vs £37.
For beginners: Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £32.95)
Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.95 vs £36.52)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Bastille?
Bastille 1789 Blended French Whisky 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.
Tasting notes
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