Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022
Marco Abella
£25
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Marco Abella |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £24.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022
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 £25.
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 £24.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£24.95 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 Marco?
Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022 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
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Marco Abella Priorat Loidana 2022