Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Roe & Co Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey
Roe & Co
★ 4.48
£34
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Roe & Co Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Roe & Co |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 45% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £33.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.48/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.48).
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey is better value at £34 vs £37.
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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £33.99)
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.99 vs £36.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −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 Roe?
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey 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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Only Roe & Co Irish Whiskey
Where to buy
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange