Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky
Loch Lomond
£22
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £21.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky
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 £22.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£21.95 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 £21.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky 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
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