Loch Lomond Signature vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Loch Lomond Signature | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Balvenie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £26.54 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond Signature
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Loch Lomond Signature
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 £27.
For beginners: Loch Lomond Signature is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond Signature
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£26.54 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 £26.54)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond Signature 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
Both taste of
Only Loch Lomond Signature
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Where to buy
Loch Lomond Signature
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange