Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory) vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryMortlachDouglas Laing
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£32.62£36.52
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (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).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £37.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.62 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 £32.62)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Malt Extract

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)

HoneyToastedOld WoodNutty

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

VanillaFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)

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

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