Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenburgie
★ 5.00
£20
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £19.79 | £20.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £20 vs £21.
For beginners: Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.79 vs £20.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £19.79)
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Both taste of
Only Glenburgie 10 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)