Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Glenturret 10 Year Old 1997 - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Glenturret 10 Year Old 1997 - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£24
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Glenturret 10 Year Old 1997 - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £23.7 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glenturret 10 Year Old 1997 - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glenturret 10 Year Old 1997 - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £24.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £23.7)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenturret 10 Year Old 1997 - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£23.7 vs £20.95)
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.
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 10 Year Old 1997 - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) 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 Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Glenturret 10 Year Old 1997 - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)