Briottet Creme de Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Briottet Creme de Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur
Briottet
£23
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Briottet Creme de Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Briottet | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £22.75 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Briottet Creme de Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Briottet Creme de Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
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 £23.
For beginners: Briottet Creme de Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Briottet Creme de Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£22.75 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 £22.75)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Briottet?
Briottet Creme de Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur 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
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