Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Bank Note
★ 3.80
£26
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Bank Note |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £25.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.80/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.80).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £26.
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 £25.5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.5 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 Bank?
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky