Gabriel Boudier Passion Fruit Liqueur vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Gabriel Boudier Passion Fruit LiqueurBalvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
DistilleryGabriel BoudierBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£17.95£20.95
Rating5.00/5

Gabriel Boudier Passion Fruit Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Gabriel Boudier Passion Fruit Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Gabriel Boudier Passion Fruit Liqueur is better value at £18 vs £21.

For beginners: Gabriel Boudier Passion Fruit Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Gabriel Boudier Passion Fruit Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£17.95 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 £17.95)

Who should buy Gabriel?

Gabriel Boudier Passion Fruit 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

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Gabriel Boudier Passion Fruit Liqueur

Fresh Fruit

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedVanillaHoneyToasted

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