Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Strathisla
£25
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £24.69 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - 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 £25.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£24.69 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 £24.69)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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