Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky
Brave New Spirits
£19
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brave New Spirits | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £18.9 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £19 vs £21.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£18.9 vs £20.95)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £18.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lighthouse?
Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
Both taste of
Only Lighthouse Peated Blended Scotch Whisky
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)