Pig's Nose vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Pig's Nose | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pig's Nose | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 5 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £20.99 | £20.95 |
| Rating | 3.87/5 | 5.00/5 |
Pig's Nose
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pig's Nose
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.87).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £21.
For beginners: Pig's Nose is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Pig's Nose
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.99 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £20.99)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Pig's?
Pig's Nose 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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