Fair Cafe Liqueur vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Fair Cafe LiqueurBalvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
DistilleryFairBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£25.25£20.95
Rating5.00/5

Fair Cafe Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness27/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Fair Cafe Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £25.

For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Fair Cafe Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£25.25 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 £25.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fair?

Fair Cafe Liqueur 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

Toasted

Only Fair Cafe Liqueur

FragantCooked Mash

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedVanillaHoneyCooked Fruit

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