Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve PortBalvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
DistilleryGrahamsBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£18.25£20.95
Rating5.00/5

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port is better value at £18 vs £21.

For beginners: Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18.25 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 £18.25)

Who should buy Graham's?

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Sherried

Only Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port

Dried FruitChocolateNuttyOld Wood

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

VanillaHoneyCooked FruitToasted

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