Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
Aultmore
£25
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £25.45 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
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 £25.
For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.45 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 £25.45)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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