Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryDouglas LaingCrabbie
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£36.52£30.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £31 vs £37.

For beginners: John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 £30.95)

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.95 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 John?

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

New WoodToastedNuttyHay-like

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