Skipper Rum Tropical Dark Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Skipper Rum Tropical Dark Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Skipper
£29
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Skipper Rum Tropical Dark Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Skipper | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £28.5 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Skipper Rum Tropical Dark Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Skipper Rum Tropical Dark 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 £29.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Skipper Rum Tropical Dark Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£28.5 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 £28.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Skipper?
Skipper Rum Tropical Dark Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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 Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)