Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Aultmore
£19
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £18.65 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl is better value at £19 vs £21.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£18.65 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £18.65)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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