Hawkridge Single Malt English Whisky, 70cl vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Hawkridge Single Malt English Whisky, 70clSpeyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryHawkridge DistillersDouglas Laing
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Hawkridge Single Malt English Whisky, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Hawkridge Single Malt English Whisky, 70cl

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 £38.

For beginners: Hawkridge Single Malt English Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Hawkridge Single Malt English Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£38 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 £38)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hawkridge?

Hawkridge Single Malt English Whisky, 70cl 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.

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

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Hawkridge Single Malt English Whisky, 70cl

HoneyToasted

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

Malt Extract

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