Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
★ 4.40
£30
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ian Macleod | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £29.72 | £36.52 |
| Rating | 4.40/5 | 5.00/5 |
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) is better value at £30 vs £37.
For beginners: Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.72 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £29.72)
Who should buy Isle?
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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Only Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
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