Buffalo Trace vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Buffalo Trace | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Buffalo Trace | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £23.99 | £20.95 |
| Rating | 4.06/5 | 5.00/5 |
Buffalo Trace
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Buffalo Trace
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.06).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £24.
For beginners: Buffalo Trace is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Buffalo Trace
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£23.99 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £23.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Buffalo?
Buffalo Trace 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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Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)