Doghouse Distillery Doppelganger Aperitivo, 70cl vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Doghouse Distillery Doppelganger Aperitivo, 70clBalvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
DistilleryDoghouse DistilleryBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£19.99£20.95
Rating5.00/5

Doghouse Distillery Doppelganger Aperitivo, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Doghouse Distillery Doppelganger Aperitivo, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Doghouse Distillery Doppelganger Aperitivo, 70cl is better value at £20 vs £21.

For beginners: Doghouse Distillery Doppelganger Aperitivo, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Doghouse Distillery Doppelganger Aperitivo, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£19.99 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 £19.99)

Who should buy Doghouse?

Doghouse Distillery Doppelganger Aperitivo, 70cl 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

Honey

Only Doghouse Distillery Doppelganger Aperitivo, 70cl

CitricFragantVegetative

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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