Vallisto Barbera 2023 vs The Speyside 12 Year Old

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

Vallisto Barbera 2023The Speyside 12 Year Old
DistilleryVallistoSpeyside
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£20.5£28.67
Rating4.93/5

Vallisto Barbera 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Vallisto Barbera 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Speyside 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Speyside 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.93 vs 0.00).

Vallisto Barbera 2023 is better value at £21 vs £29.

For beginners: The Speyside 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Vallisto Barbera 2023

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.5 vs £28.67)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.67 vs £20.5)

Who should buy Vallisto?

Vallisto Barbera 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Speyside 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Vallisto Barbera 2023

CitricFragant

Only The Speyside 12 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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