Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
Blinking Owl
★ 3.00
£43
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Blinking Owl |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 45% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is better value at £37 vs £43.
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 £42.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £36.52)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 Blinking?
Blinking Owl Four Grain Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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