Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
★ 4.00
£58
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 19 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £57.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is better value at £37 vs £58.
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 £57.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.95 vs £36.52)
- −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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange