Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryDouglas LaingNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£36.52£29.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 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 £29.95)

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.95 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 North?

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyOld Wood

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