Bittermens Amere Nouvelle / Half Bottle vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bittermens Amere Nouvelle / Half Bottle
Bittermens
£31
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Bittermens Amere Nouvelle / Half Bottle | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bittermens | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £30.75 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bittermens Amere Nouvelle / Half Bottle
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Bittermens Amere Nouvelle / Half Bottle
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
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 £31.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bittermens Amere Nouvelle / Half Bottle
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£30.75 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £30.75)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bittermens?
Bittermens Amere Nouvelle / Half Bottle is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Bittermens Amere Nouvelle / Half Bottle
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)