Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Bulleit Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Bulleit Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Bulleit |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £28.49 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.37/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Bulleit Bourbon
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Bulleit Bourbon
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.37).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £28.
For beginners: Bulleit Bourbon 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 affordable (£20.95 vs £28.49)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bulleit Bourbon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£28.49 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Bulleit?
Bulleit Bourbon 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)
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Where to buy
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bulleit Bourbon
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange