Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)
Caol Ila
£45
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)
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 £45.
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 £44.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.95 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)