Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

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

Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED
Dalmore
£18
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 47.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £18.06 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED 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 £18.06)
Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£18.06 vs £20.95)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
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 Dalmore?
Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED 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 Dalmore - Batch 1 - 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) Underbond ED