La Luminaille Rasteau Garance 2022 vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
La Luminaille Rasteau Garance 2022
La Luminaille
£30
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| La Luminaille Rasteau Garance 2022 | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | La Luminaille | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £29.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
La Luminaille Rasteau Garance 2022
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
La Luminaille Rasteau Garance 2022
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: La Luminaille Rasteau Garance 2022 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
La Luminaille Rasteau Garance 2022
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.95 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 £29.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy La?
La Luminaille Rasteau Garance 2022 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
Only La Luminaille Rasteau Garance 2022
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)