Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
The Lost Distillery Company
★ 4.00
£33
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | The Lost Distillery Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £32.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £33 vs £37.
For beginners: Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) 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 £32.71)
Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.71 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Towiemore?
Towiemore - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
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