Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle
Kraken
£18
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kraken | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £17.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle is better value at £18 vs £21.
For beginners: Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£17.95 vs £20.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £17.95)
Who should buy Kraken?
Kraken Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Rum / Half Bottle 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
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