Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £25.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £26.
For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.95 vs £20.95)
- −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 affordable (£20.95 vs £25.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Where to buy
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 35cl
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange