Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBalvenieGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£29.5
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £30.

For beginners: Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (90/100 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 affordable (£20.95 vs £29.5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.5 vs £20.95)
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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

Vanilla

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smokey

Where to buy

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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