Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Ballantine's
£135
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
★ 5.00
£95
| Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky | The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballantine's | The Oxford Artisan Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | England |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 40% | 46.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £135 | £95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Quick verdict
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £135.
For beginners: Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£135 vs £95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£95 vs £135)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy The?
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
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Only Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1