Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Gutierrez Colosia Fino del Puerto Sherry
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21

Gutierrez Colosia Fino del Puerto Sherry
Gutierrez Colosia
£18
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Gutierrez Colosia Fino del Puerto Sherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Gutierrez Colosia |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £17.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Gutierrez Colosia Fino del Puerto Sherry
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Gutierrez Colosia Fino del Puerto Sherry
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Gutierrez Colosia Fino del Puerto Sherry is better value at £18 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 £17.95)
Gutierrez Colosia Fino del Puerto Sherry
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£17.95 vs £20.95)
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 Gutierrez?
Gutierrez Colosia Fino del Puerto Sherry suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
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