Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£37
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£29
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 57.3% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £28.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits is better value at £29 vs £37.
For beginners: Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.52 vs £28.95)
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£28.95 vs £36.52)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy Tarot?
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Only Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits