Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries Liqueur

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries Liqueur
DistilleryBalvenieMouse Kingdom
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£18.75
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries Liqueur is better value at £19 vs £21.

For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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 £18.75)

Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18.75 vs £20.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Mouse?

Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries Liqueur

Fresh Fruit

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