Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8 vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8
Benchmark
★ 4.29
£24
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8 | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benchmark | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £23.79 | £20.95 |
| Rating | 4.29/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.29).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £24.
For beginners: Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£23.79 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 £23.79)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benchmark?
Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8 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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