Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs The Somerset Pomona Liqueur
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | The Somerset Pomona Liqueur | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Somerset |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £16.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
The Somerset Pomona Liqueur
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
The Somerset Pomona Liqueur
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Somerset Pomona Liqueur is better value at £16 vs £21.
For beginners: The Somerset Pomona Liqueur is more approachable (100/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £16.25)
The Somerset Pomona Liqueur
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£16.25 vs £20.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 The?
The Somerset Pomona Liqueur 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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