Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£35
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Douglas Laing |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £36.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney is better value at £35 vs £37.
For beginners: Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £34.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Master?
Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney 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 Master of Malt 12 Year Old Orkney
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)