Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum
Captain Morgan
£21
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Captain Morgan | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum
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 £21.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Captain?
Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)