Gelston's Blended vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Gelston's Blended | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Gelston's | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £23.16 | £20.95 |
| Rating | 3.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Gelston's Blended
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Gelston's Blended
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £23.
For beginners: Gelston's Blended is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Gelston's Blended
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£23.16 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 £23.16)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Gelston's?
Gelston's Blended 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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