Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Buffalo Trace (37.5cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Buffalo Trace (37.5cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Buffalo Trace |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Buffalo Trace (37.5cl)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Buffalo Trace (37.5cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Buffalo Trace (37.5cl) is better value at £15 vs £21.
For beginners: Buffalo Trace (37.5cl) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £15)
Buffalo Trace (37.5cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£15 vs £20.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Buffalo?
Buffalo Trace (37.5cl) 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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