Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Chase Premium Vodka

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

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)Chase Premium Vodka
DistilleryDouglas LaingChase
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£36.52£30.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Chase Premium Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chase Premium Vodka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chase Premium Vodka is better value at £31 vs £37.

For beginners: Chase Premium Vodka is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.52 vs £30.5)

Chase Premium Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.5 vs £36.52)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Chase?

Chase Premium Vodka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Chase Premium Vodka

Fragant

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