Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryFilliersDouglas Laing
Region
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£27.71£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

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).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.71 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 £27.71)

Who should buy Goldlys?

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

SherriedNuttyHoneyToasted

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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