Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur
Roots
£32
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Roots | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur
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 £32.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −More expensive (£31.95 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 £31.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Roots?
Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur 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 Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)