Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£37
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
| Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Douglas Laing |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | NAS |
| Price | £36.95 | £36.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is better value at £37 vs £37.
For beginners: Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.95 vs £36.52)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36.52 vs £36.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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
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