Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl
Wharf Distillery
£15
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Wharf Distillery | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £15 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl is better value at £15 vs £21.
For beginners: Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 20cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£15 vs £20.95)
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 £15)
Who should buy Wharf?
Wharf Distillery New Town Mixed Spiced Rum, 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.
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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