Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
Filliers
£28
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Filliers |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Belgium |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £27.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) is better value at £28 vs £37.
For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) 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 £27.71)
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£27.71 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 Goldlys?
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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