Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Loch Lomond Grainstorm
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 Grainstorm
Loch Lomond
★ 3.90
£32
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Loch Lomond Grainstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £31.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.90/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.90).
Loch Lomond Grainstorm is better value at £32 vs £37.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £31.95)
Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.95 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond Grainstorm 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 Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Where to buy
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange