Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 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
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Balblair
£31
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £31.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is better value at £31 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £31.45)
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.45 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −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 Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl