Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Lamb's Spiced

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)Lamb's Spiced
DistilleryBalvenieLamb's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£22.25
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Lamb's Spiced

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lamb's Spiced

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Lamb's Spiced is more approachable (100/100 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 affordable (£20.95 vs £22.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Lamb's Spiced

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£22.25 vs £20.95)
  • 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 Lamb's?

Lamb's Spiced 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

Vanilla

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only Lamb's Spiced

CitricFresh Fruit

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