Pleasant Land Nocino Walnut Liqueur vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pleasant Land Nocino Walnut Liqueur
Pleasant Land
£22
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Pleasant Land Nocino Walnut Liqueur | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pleasant Land | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £22.25 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pleasant Land Nocino Walnut Liqueur
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pleasant Land Nocino Walnut Liqueur
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 £22.
For beginners: Pleasant Land Nocino Walnut Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Pleasant Land Nocino Walnut Liqueur
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£22.25 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 £22.25)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Pleasant?
Pleasant Land Nocino Walnut Liqueur 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
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