Flora's Elderflower Elderberry Liqueur / Ellers Farm Distillery vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Flora's Elderflower Elderberry Liqueur / Ellers Farm DistilleryBalvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
DistilleryEllers FarmBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£15.75£20.95
Rating5.00/5

Flora's Elderflower Elderberry Liqueur / Ellers Farm Distillery

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Flora's Elderflower Elderberry Liqueur / Ellers Farm Distillery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Flora's Elderflower Elderberry Liqueur / Ellers Farm Distillery is better value at £16 vs £21.

For beginners: Flora's Elderflower Elderberry Liqueur / Ellers Farm Distillery is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Flora's Elderflower Elderberry Liqueur / Ellers Farm Distillery

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£15.75 vs £20.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £15.75)

Who should buy Flora's?

Flora's Elderflower Elderberry Liqueur / Ellers Farm Distillery 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Flora's Elderflower Elderberry Liqueur / Ellers Farm Distillery

FragantFresh Fruit

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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