John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch WhiskySpeyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryCrabbieDouglas Laing
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£30.95£36.52
Rating5.00/5

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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).

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £31 vs £37.

For beginners: John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.95 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 £30.95)

Who should buy John?

John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

New WoodToastedNuttyHay-like

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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