Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish
Haran
£34

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Haran | Douglas Laing |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Spain | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £33.78 | £36.52 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish
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).
Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish is better value at £34 vs £37.
For beginners: Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.78 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 £33.78)
Who should buy Haran?
Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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
Only Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)