Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt

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

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt
DistilleryDouglas LaingOld Perth
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£36.52£28.85
Rating5.00/54.11/5

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

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

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £37.

For beginners: Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 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 £28.85)

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.85 vs £36.52)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Old?

Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt 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.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitHoneyChocolateOld Wood

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