Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£26
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £25.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
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 £26.
For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.95 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 £25.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) 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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