Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Glenmorangie
★ 3.50
£23
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Balvenie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £22.75 | £20.95 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £23.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£22.75 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £22.75)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl 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 Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)