Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Scottish Glory 3 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Scottish Glory 3 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £15.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Scottish Glory 3 Year Old
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Scottish Glory 3 Year Old
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Scottish Glory 3 Year Old is better value at £15 vs £21.
For beginners: Scottish Glory 3 Year Old is more approachable (100/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £15.25)
Scottish Glory 3 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£15.25 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 Scottish?
Scottish Glory 3 Year Old 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
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Scottish Glory 3 Year Old