Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryGlen ElginDouglas Laing
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£30.95£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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).

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £31 vs £37.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.95 vs £36.52)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £30.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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