Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy
Gabriel Boudier
£21
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Gabriel Boudier |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £20.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy is better value at £21 vs £21.
For beginners: Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £20.5)
Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£20.5 vs £20.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Gabriel?
Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy 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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Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)