Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Tobermory
£32
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £32.15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 £32.
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 £32.15)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£32.15 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 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 7 Year Old 2009 (casks 700310 & 700311) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)