Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon EditionSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDouglas LaingSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%49.5%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£51.01£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value98/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £51.

For beginners: Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.01 vs £46.95)

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £51.01)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Douglas?

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition 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 Speyburn?

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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