Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs The Temple Bar Signature Blend
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 Temple Bar Signature Blend
The Temple Bar
★ 5.00
£28
| Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) | The Temple Bar Signature Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | The Temple Bar |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £36.52 | £28.49 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
The Temple Bar Signature Blend
Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)
The Temple Bar Signature Blend
Quick verdict
The Temple Bar Signature Blend is better value at £28 vs £37.
For beginners: The Temple Bar Signature Blend is more approachable (100/100 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 £28.49)
The Temple Bar Signature Blend
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.49 vs £36.52)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Temple Bar Signature Blend 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 Temple Bar Signature Blend