Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Nevis Dew - Blue Label
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Nevis Dew - Blue Label
Ben Nevis
★ 5.00
£30
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Nevis Dew - Blue Label | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Ben Nevis |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £29.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Nevis Dew - Blue Label
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Nevis Dew - Blue Label
Quick verdict
Nevis Dew - Blue Label is better value at £30 vs £37.
For beginners: Nevis Dew - Blue Label is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £29.5)
Nevis Dew - Blue Label
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.5 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Nevis?
Nevis Dew - Blue Label suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Nevis Dew - Blue Label