Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dow's | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £16.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port is better value at £17 vs £21.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£16.95 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 £16.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Dow's?
Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
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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