Licor 43 Chocolate vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Licor 43 Chocolate | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Licor 43 | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £22.25 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Licor 43 Chocolate
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Licor 43 Chocolate
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: Licor 43 Chocolate is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Licor 43 Chocolate
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£22.25 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 £22.25)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Licor?
Licor 43 Chocolate 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.
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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