Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Penderyn Triple Pack (3 x 20cl)

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

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)Penderyn Triple Pack (3 x 20cl)
DistilleryDouglas LaingPenderyn
Region
CountryScotlandWales
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%41%
AgeNASNAS
Price£36.52£27.9
Rating5.00/54.33/5

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

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

Penderyn Triple Pack (3 x 20cl)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Penderyn Triple Pack (3 x 20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Penderyn Triple Pack (3 x 20cl) is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Penderyn Triple Pack (3 x 20cl) is more approachable (90/100 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 £27.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Penderyn Triple Pack (3 x 20cl)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.9 vs £36.52)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Penderyn?

Penderyn Triple Pack (3 x 20cl) 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

VanillaFresh Fruit

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

Malt Extract

Only Penderyn Triple Pack (3 x 20cl)

HoneySmokey

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