Giffard Creme Banane vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Giffard Creme Banane | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Giffard | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £19.5 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Giffard Creme Banane
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Giffard Creme Banane
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Giffard Creme Banane is better value at £20 vs £21.
For beginners: Giffard Creme Banane is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Giffard Creme Banane
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.5 vs £20.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £19.5)
Who should buy Giffard?
Giffard Creme Banane 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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Only Giffard Creme Banane
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)