Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Muyu Jasmine Verte Liqueur

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)Muyu Jasmine Verte Liqueur
DistilleryBalvenieMuyu
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£30.25
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Muyu Jasmine Verte Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Muyu Jasmine Verte Liqueur

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 £30.

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 £30.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Muyu Jasmine Verte Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£30.25 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 Muyu?

Muyu Jasmine Verte Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedVanillaHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only Muyu Jasmine Verte Liqueur

FragantFresh FruitCitricVegetative

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