Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Loch Lomond Signature
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Loch Lomond Signature | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £26.54 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Loch Lomond Signature
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Loch Lomond Signature
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 £26.54)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond Signature
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£26.54 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond Signature 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
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Where to buy
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond Signature
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange