Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Strathisla 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Strathisla
★ 4.24
£33
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Strathisla 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Strathisla |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £32.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.24/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.24).
Strathisla 12 Year Old is better value at £33 vs £37.
For beginners: Strathisla 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £32.63)
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.63 vs £36.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Strathisla 12 Year Old