Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs The Island Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (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

The Island Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)
North Star Spirits
£39
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | The Island Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £36.52 | £38.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
The Island Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
The Island Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)
Quick verdict
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is better value at £37 vs £39.
For beginners: The Island Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£36.52 vs £38.96)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Island Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£38.96 vs £36.52)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 The?
The Island Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits) 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
Only The Island Star 11 Year Old - Millennial Range (North Star Spirits)