Loch Lomond Grainstorm vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Loch Lomond
★ 3.90
£32
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Loch Lomond Grainstorm | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £31.95 | £36.52 |
| Rating | 3.90/5 | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.90).
Loch Lomond Grainstorm is better value at £32 vs £37.
For beginners: Loch Lomond Grainstorm is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £36.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 £31.95)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond Grainstorm 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
Only Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Where to buy
Loch Lomond Grainstorm
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange