Chateau Des Graviers Margaux 2020 / Half Bottle vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chateau Des Graviers Margaux 2020 / Half Bottle
Des Graviers
£22
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Chateau Des Graviers Margaux 2020 / Half Bottle | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Des Graviers | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £22.25 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chateau Des Graviers Margaux 2020 / Half Bottle
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Chateau Des Graviers Margaux 2020 / Half Bottle
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 £22.
For beginners: Chateau Des Graviers Margaux 2020 / Half Bottle is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Chateau Des Graviers Margaux 2020 / Half Bottle
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£22.25 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 £22.25)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Chateau?
Chateau Des Graviers Margaux 2020 / Half Bottle 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
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