The Somerset Pomona Liqueur vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

The Somerset Pomona LiqueurBalvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
DistillerySomersetBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£16.25£20.95
Rating5.00/5

The Somerset Pomona Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

The Somerset Pomona Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Somerset Pomona Liqueur is better value at £16 vs £21.

For beginners: The Somerset Pomona Liqueur is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

The Somerset Pomona Liqueur

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£16.25 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 £16.25)

Who should buy The?

The Somerset Pomona Liqueur 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

HoneyVanilla

Only The Somerset Pomona Liqueur

Fresh FruitOld Wood

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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