Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDouglas LaingThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.3%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£36.52£36.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is better value at £37 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
  • +More affordable (£36.52 vs £36.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 vs £36.52)

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 Speyside?

Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Yeasty

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