Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend
Inver House
★ 4.40
£29
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Inver House |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £28.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.40/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).
Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend is better value at £29 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 £28.95)
Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.95 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Hankey?
Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend 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 Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend