Speyburn 7 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyburn 7 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Speyburn
£20
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Speyburn 7 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyburn | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | 7 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £19.56 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyburn 7 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Speyburn 7 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 7 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £20 vs £21.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Speyburn 7 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.56 vs £20.95)
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 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £19.56)
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 7 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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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Only Speyburn 7 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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