Kingston 62 Gold Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kingston 62 Gold Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Kingston
£24
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Kingston 62 Gold Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kingston | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £23.5 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kingston 62 Gold Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Kingston 62 Gold Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
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 £24.
For beginners: Kingston 62 Gold Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Kingston 62 Gold Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£23.5 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 £23.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Kingston?
Kingston 62 Gold Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum 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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Only Kingston 62 Gold Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
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