Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum
Old Monk
£28
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Monk | Douglas Laing |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £27.5 | £36.52 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum is better value at £28 vs £37.
For beginners: Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£27.5 vs £36.52)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £27.5)
Who should buy Old?
Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum 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
Only Old Monk Gold Reserve 12 Year Old Rum Single Modernist Rum
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)