Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt
Old Perth
★ 4.11
£29
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Perth | Douglas Laing |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £28.85 | £36.52 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).
Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £37.
For beginners: Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.85 vs £36.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £28.85)
Who should buy Old?
Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt 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
Only Old Perth Sherry Cask Blended Malt
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)