Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Douglas Laing
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£46.8£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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).

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is better value at £37 vs £47.

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

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.8 vs £36.52)
  • 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 affordable (£36.52 vs £46.8)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Blended Malt 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Toasted

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