Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Peg Whisky Small Batch Exclusive Series 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37

Peg Whisky Small Batch Exclusive Series 1
Peg Whisky
★ 4.83
£38
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Peg Whisky Small Batch Exclusive Series 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Peg Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £37.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.83/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Peg Whisky Small Batch Exclusive Series 1
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Peg Whisky Small Batch Exclusive Series 1
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is better value at £37 vs £38.
For beginners: Peg Whisky Small Batch Exclusive Series 1 is more approachable (90/100 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 affordable (£36.52 vs £37.86)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Peg Whisky Small Batch Exclusive Series 1
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£37.86 vs £36.52)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Peg?
Peg Whisky Small Batch Exclusive Series 1 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 Peg Whisky Small Batch Exclusive Series 1