A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Badly Drawn Dogs
£23
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Badly Drawn Dogs | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Germany | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 40% |
| Age | 5 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £23 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £23.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£23 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£20.95 vs £23)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy A?
A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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.
Tasting notes
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Only A Secret German Single Malt 5 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs
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