Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Johnny Drum Black 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
Johnny Drum Black Label
Johnny Drum Distiling Co.
£34
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Johnny Drum Black Label | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Johnny Drum Distiling Co. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £33.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Johnny Drum Black Label
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Johnny Drum Black Label
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnny Drum Black Label is better value at £34 vs £37.
For beginners: Johnny Drum Black Label 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 £33.94)
Johnny Drum Black Label
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.94 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 Johnny?
Johnny Drum Black Label 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
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