Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Old Perth Number 6 Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Old Perth Number 6 Release
Old Perth
★ 4.00
£27
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Old Perth Number 6 Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Old Perth |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £26.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Old Perth Number 6 Release
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Old Perth Number 6 Release
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Old Perth Number 6 Release is better value at £27 vs £37.
For beginners: Old Perth Number 6 Release 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £26.95)
Old Perth Number 6 Release
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£26.95 vs £36.52)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Old?
Old Perth Number 6 Release 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
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
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