Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs North British 13 Year Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
North British 13 Year Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British
★ 4.82
£30
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | North British 13 Year Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | North British |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.82/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
North British 13 Year Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
North British 13 Year Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.82).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £30.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £29.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 13 Year Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£29.95 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 North?
North British 13 Year Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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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