Benegas Single Vineyard Sangiovese 2022 vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benegas Single Vineyard Sangiovese 2022
Benegas
£26
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Benegas Single Vineyard Sangiovese 2022 | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benegas | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £25.5 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benegas Single Vineyard Sangiovese 2022
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Benegas Single Vineyard Sangiovese 2022
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: Benegas Single Vineyard Sangiovese 2022 is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Benegas Single Vineyard Sangiovese 2022
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.5 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 £25.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benegas?
Benegas Single Vineyard Sangiovese 2022 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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