The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
The Antiquary
★ 4.40
£20
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Balvenie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £19.94 | £20.95 |
| Rating | 4.40/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £20 vs £21.
For beginners: The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.94 vs £20.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £19.94)
Who should buy The?
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky 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 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
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