Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Cameronbridge 18 Year Old 1995 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21

Cameronbridge 18 Year Old 1995 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Cameron Bridge
★ 3.50
£24
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Cameronbridge 18 Year Old 1995 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Cameron Bridge |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £24.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.50/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Cameronbridge 18 Year Old 1995 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Cameronbridge 18 Year Old 1995 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £24.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £24.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cameronbridge 18 Year Old 1995 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£24.25 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 18 Year Old 1995 - Single Grain Collection (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)
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