Springbank 10 Year Old 35cl vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Springbank 10 Year Old 35cl | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Balvenie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £19.42 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 10 Year Old 35cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Springbank 10 Year Old 35cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 10 Year Old 35cl is better value at £19 vs £21.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Springbank 10 Year Old 35cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.42 vs £20.95)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £19.42)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 10 Year Old 35cl 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
Both taste of
Only Springbank 10 Year Old 35cl
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)