Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl
Three Spirit
£23
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Three Spirit | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £22.99 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl
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 £23.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −More expensive (£22.99 vs £20.95)
- −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 affordable (£20.95 vs £22.99)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Three?
Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
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 Three Spirit Social Elixir, 50cl
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)