Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10clSpeyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryAultmoreDouglas Laing
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.6%46%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£26.95£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £36.52)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £26.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Old WoodHoneyToastedNutty

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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