Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Ledaig 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Tobermory
£27
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Ledaig 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £26.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
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 £27.
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 affordable (£20.95 vs £26.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£26.95 vs £20.95)
- −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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Ledaig 17 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)