Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Wild Turkey 101
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Wild Turkey 101
Wild Turkey
★ 4.52
£34
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Wild Turkey 101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Wild Turkey |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 50.5% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £33.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.52/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Wild Turkey 101
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Wild Turkey 101
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.52).
Wild Turkey 101 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 £33.95)
Wild Turkey 101
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.95 vs £36.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −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 Wild?
Wild Turkey 101 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
Both taste of
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Wild Turkey 101
Where to buy
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Wild Turkey 101
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange