Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyBalvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
DistilleryGlen MorayBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.5£20.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £30.

For beginners: Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.5 vs £20.95)
  • 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 affordable (£20.95 vs £29.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

ChocolateDried FruitCitric

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

VanillaHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Where to buy

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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