Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Monkey Shoulder
★ 3.87
£31
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Monkey Shoulder |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £30.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.87/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.87).
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £31 vs £37.
For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 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 £30.95)
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£30.95 vs £36.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 Monkey?
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 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
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Only Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky