Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£26
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £25.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
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 £26.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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 £25.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£25.95 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) 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 Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory)