Vestal Pomorze 2013 Vintage Vodka vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Vestal Pomorze 2013 Vintage Vodka | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Vestal | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £29.95 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Vestal Pomorze 2013 Vintage Vodka
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Vestal Pomorze 2013 Vintage Vodka
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 £30.
For beginners: Vestal Pomorze 2013 Vintage Vodka is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Vestal Pomorze 2013 Vintage Vodka
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.95 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 £29.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Vestal?
Vestal Pomorze 2013 Vintage Vodka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Vestal Pomorze 2013 Vintage Vodka
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)