Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco
Gutierrez Colosia
£30
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Gutierrez Colosia |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £29.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco is better value at £30 vs £37.
For beginners: Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco is more approachable (85/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £29.5)
Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.5 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Gutierrez?
Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Gutierrez Colosia Amontillado Seco