Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Benrinnes
£34
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £33.75 | £36.52 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £34 vs £37.
For beginners: Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.75 vs £36.52)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £33.75)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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 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
Only Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 300510 & 300512) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)