Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
£34
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Balvenie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £34.13 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 £34.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.13 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 £34.13)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)