Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£21
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £20.59 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £20.59)
Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£20.59 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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