Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryLoch LomondDouglas Laing
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£31.95£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (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).

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) is better value at £32 vs £37.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.95 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 £31.95)

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedHoneyNutty

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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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