Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Both Barrels 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
Both Barrels Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Rockstar Spirits
★ 4.00
£31
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Both Barrels Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Rockstar Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £31.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Both Barrels Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Both Barrels Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Both Barrels Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £31 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £31.25)
Both Barrels Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£31.25 vs £36.52)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Both?
Both Barrels Blended Malt Scotch Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Both Barrels Blended Malt Scotch Whisky