Old Perth Number 6 Release vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

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

Old Perth Number 6 ReleaseSpeyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
DistilleryOld PerthDouglas Laing
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£26.95£36.52
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Number 6 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Old Perth Number 6 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 6 Release is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 6 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 6 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 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 £26.95)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 6 Release 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

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 6 Release

ToastedHoneyOld Wood

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

Fresh Fruit

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