Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Jura 12 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)Jura 12 Year Old
DistilleryDouglas LaingJura
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£36.52£33.3
Rating5.00/53.63/5

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Jura 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.63).

Jura 12 Year Old is better value at £33 vs £37.

For beginners: Jura 12 Year Old 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 £33.3)

Jura 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.3 vs £36.52)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.6 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 Jura?

Jura 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

Malt Extract

Only Jura 12 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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