Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Cien y Pico En Vaso Bobal 2021

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)Cien y Pico En Vaso Bobal 2021
DistilleryBalvenieCien y Pico
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£17.25
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Cien y Pico En Vaso Bobal 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cien y Pico En Vaso Bobal 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cien y Pico En Vaso Bobal 2021 is better value at £17 vs £21.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£20.95 vs £17.25)

Cien y Pico En Vaso Bobal 2021

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£17.25 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 Cien?

Cien y Pico En Vaso Bobal 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Cien y Pico En Vaso Bobal 2021

Fresh Fruit

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