Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Glenfarclas 105 35cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Glenfarclas 105 35cl
Glenfarclas
★ 4.50
£28
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Glenfarclas 105 35cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Glenfarclas |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £28.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Glenfarclas 105 35cl
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Glenfarclas 105 35cl
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Glenfarclas 105 35cl is better value at £28 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £28.24)
Glenfarclas 105 35cl
Pros
- +More affordable (£28.24 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 105 35cl is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Glenfarclas 105 35cl