Ballantine's Finest Queen Edition vs Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballantine's Finest Queen Edition
Ballantine's
£24
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
| Ballantine's Finest Queen Edition | Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballantine's | Balvenie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £24.48 | £20.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballantine's Finest Queen Edition
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Ballantine's Finest Queen Edition
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: Ballantine's Finest Queen Edition is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ballantine's Finest Queen Edition
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£24.48 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 £24.48)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ballantine's?
Ballantine's Finest Queen Edition 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
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