Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) vs Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl
DistilleryDouglas LaingWharf Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£36.52£28
Rating5.00/5

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl is more approachable (80/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.52 vs £28)

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28 vs £36.52)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Wharf?

Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Wharf Distillery New Town Lemon and Basil Gin, 50cl

CitricLeafyFragant

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