The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml) vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
DistilleryThe Lakes DistilleryBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46.6%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£18.95£20.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml) is better value at £19 vs £21.

For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18.95 vs £20.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£20.95 vs £18.95)

Who should buy The?

The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Balvenie?

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) 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

SherriedCooked FruitVanilla

Only The One Blended Whisky Set (3 x 50ml)

Fresh Fruit

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

HoneyToasted

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