Bacardi Spiced vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bacardi Spiced | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bacardi | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £18.75 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bacardi Spiced
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Bacardi Spiced
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bacardi Spiced is better value at £19 vs £21.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bacardi Spiced
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£18.75 vs £20.95)
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 £18.75)
Who should buy Bacardi?
Bacardi Spiced 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
Both taste of
Only Bacardi Spiced
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)