Absolut Vanilla Vodka vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Absolut Vanilla Vodka | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Absolut | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £23.75 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Absolut Vanilla Vodka
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Absolut Vanilla Vodka
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 £24.
For beginners: Absolut Vanilla Vodka is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Absolut Vanilla Vodka
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£23.75 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 £23.75)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Absolut?
Absolut Vanilla Vodka 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 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
Both taste of
Only Absolut Vanilla Vodka
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)