VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | VAT 69 | Balvenie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £19.63 | £20.95 |
| Rating | 4.03/5 | 5.00/5 |
VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.03).
VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £20 vs £21.
For beginners: VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.63 vs £20.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £19.63)
Who should buy VAT?
VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky 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
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