Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Casoni Liquirizia Amara Liquorice Liqueur
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Casoni Liquirizia Amara Liquorice Liqueur
Casoni
£16
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Casoni Liquirizia Amara Liquorice Liqueur | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Casoni |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £15.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Casoni Liquirizia Amara Liquorice Liqueur
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Casoni Liquirizia Amara Liquorice Liqueur
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Casoni Liquirizia Amara Liquorice Liqueur is better value at £16 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 £15.95)
Casoni Liquirizia Amara Liquorice Liqueur
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£15.95 vs £20.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter 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.
Who should buy Casoni?
Casoni Liquirizia Amara Liquorice Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)