Old Perth Number 2 Release vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Old Perth Number 2 ReleaseSpeyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryOld PerthDouglas Laing
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.24£36.52
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Number 2 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Old Perth Number 2 Release

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 4.00).

Old Perth Number 2 Release is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 2 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 2 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.24 vs £36.52)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.52 vs £28.24)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 2 Release suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 2 Release

ToastedOld Wood

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

Vanilla

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