Secret Lowland Distillery 7 Year Old (Master of Malt) vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Lowland Distillery 7 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
£33
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Secret Lowland Distillery 7 Year Old (Master of Malt) | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 7 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £32.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Lowland Distillery 7 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Secret Lowland Distillery 7 Year Old (Master of Malt)
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 £33.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Secret Lowland Distillery 7 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£32.95 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 £32.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Lowland Distillery 7 Year Old (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Secret Lowland Distillery 7 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)