The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing) vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 3.40
£22
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing) | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £21.5 | £20.95 |
| Rating | 3.40/5 | 5.00/5 |
The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.40).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £22.
For beginners: The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£21.5 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.4 vs 5.0)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £21.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy The?
The King of Scots Blend (Douglas Laing) 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
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