Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Box Single Malt Dálvve

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)Box Single Malt Dálvve
DistilleryBalvenieBox
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£20.52
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Box Single Malt Dálvve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Box Single Malt Dálvve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Box Single Malt Dálvve is better value at £21 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£20.95 vs £20.52)

Box Single Malt Dálvve

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.52 vs £20.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Box?

Box Single Malt Dálvve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedHoneyCooked Fruit

Only Box Single Malt Dálvve

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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