Chateau Beynat Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2023 vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chateau Beynat Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2023
Beynat
£20
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Chateau Beynat Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2023 | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Beynat | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £19.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chateau Beynat Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2023
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Chateau Beynat Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2023
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chateau Beynat Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2023 is better value at £20 vs £21.
For beginners: Chateau Beynat Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2023 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Chateau Beynat Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2023
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.95 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 £19.95)
Who should buy Chateau?
Chateau Beynat Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2023 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
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