Jameson Gift Set with 2x Glasses vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Jameson Gift Set with 2x Glasses | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £28.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Jameson Gift Set with 2x Glasses
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Jameson Gift Set with 2x Glasses
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £29.
For beginners: Jameson Gift Set with 2x Glasses is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Jameson Gift Set with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£28.95 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £28.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Jameson?
Jameson Gift Set with 2x Glasses 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 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
Only Jameson Gift Set with 2x Glasses
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)