Agitator World of Vacuum Distilled Whiskies / 4x5cl Swedish Whisky vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Agitator World of Vacuum Distilled Whiskies / 4x5cl Swedish WhiskyBalvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
DistilleryAgitatorBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£19.95£20.95
Rating5.00/5

Agitator World of Vacuum Distilled Whiskies / 4x5cl Swedish Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Agitator World of Vacuum Distilled Whiskies / 4x5cl Swedish Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Agitator World of Vacuum Distilled Whiskies / 4x5cl Swedish Whisky is better value at £20 vs £21.

For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Agitator World of Vacuum Distilled Whiskies / 4x5cl Swedish Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£19.95 vs £20.95)

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

  • More expensive (£20.95 vs £19.95)

Who should buy Agitator?

Agitator World of Vacuum Distilled Whiskies / 4x5cl Swedish 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

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedVanillaHoneyCooked FruitToasted

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