Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin
Edinburgh
£39
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Edinburgh |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £39.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin
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 £39.
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 £39.25)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.25 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 Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
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