Beefeater London Dry Gin vs The Speyside 12 Year Old

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

Beefeater London Dry GinThe Speyside 12 Year Old
DistilleryBeefeaterSpeyside
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£20.5£28.67
Rating4.93/5

Beefeater London Dry Gin

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

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Beefeater London Dry Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Speyside 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Speyside 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.93 vs 0.00).

Beefeater London Dry Gin is better value at £21 vs £29.

For beginners: The Speyside 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Beefeater London Dry Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.5 vs £28.67)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.67 vs £20.5)

Who should buy Beefeater?

Beefeater London Dry Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Speyside 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Beefeater London Dry Gin

CitricFragant

Only The Speyside 12 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Explore more