Maraska Pelinkovac vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Maraska Pelinkovac | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Maraska | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £29.5 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Maraska Pelinkovac
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Maraska Pelinkovac
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 £30.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Maraska Pelinkovac
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.5 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 £29.5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Maraska?
Maraska Pelinkovac 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 Maraska Pelinkovac
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)